ourths of an inch long, rather slender, inserted in a deep,
regular cavity. Calyx set in a deep, rather broad basin. Flesh white,
rarely a little pinkish, very tender and juicy, with a mild, sprightly,
vinous flavor. This fruit evidently belongs to the Spitzenburg class.
Best. November to March.

Remarks on the Jonathan by members of the State Horticultural Society:

Dr. G. Bohrer: Jonathan is probably the best apple I grow. They sell for
the highest price in the general market. They produce fewer culls than
other varieties. It is not a profuse bearer as far south as I am [Rice
county]. It ripens too early, and is affected by strong winds.

E. J. Holman: The Jonathan is one of the most desirable all-around
apples, excellent as a dessert fruit, of a beautiful deep, bright color,
of good quality and strong constitution. It is often called a fall
apple, yet, if put in cold storage, it may be brought out even in June
in good condition. I place it third as a commercial fruit.

W. G. Gano: The Jonathan should be picked early and put in cold storage.
I would place it second as a commercial apple.

W. J. Griffing (Riley county): We consider it about fourth on the list
as a commercial apple.

J. B. McAfee: It is large, and about the second for profits in my
orchard, which has been planted twenty-seven years.

F. W. Dixon: I would place the Jonathan about third as a commercial
apple. In our county it is longer lived than any other apple tree and
freer from insects.

James Sharp: Its only objection is its inclination to fall. I suppose,
if picked early and put in cold storage, they may be as good, but do not
look as well.

Walter Wellhouse: I think the demand for Jonathan is declining some
among large dealers. A few years ago they sold for an advance of from
fifty cents to one dollar per barrel. In Minneapolis and Chicago the
market still seems good for them; but if I were to plant now I would not
plant as many Jonathans as five or ten years ago.

G. P. Whiteker: The Jonathan sells better in our market [Topeka] than
any other apple. They have a good reputation; none better. They must be
picked early.

Phillip Lux: I would place it fifth commercially, it drops so early,
before coloring up; it stands more abuse than any other apple we have,
and, if gathered early, will keep even without cold storage until the
market improves.

Dr. Q. Bohrer: I agree with Mr. Sharp. I think the farther west we go
the poorer the fruit g