"J. B. G.," Spring-dale, Arkansas, March 8th, writes: " I send you by to-day's mail two 'Brightwater' apples, a new seedling from Benton county, this State. They are not up to the average in either size or color, and have been frozen hard several times the past winter. The original tree is about thirty years old, measures about 20 inches in diameter, 18 inches above the ground; is in a thrifty condition and has not failed to bear a fair crop for the past ten years, although we have had several total failures. I am assured by the party who sent them to me that they will keep until July. Please test one now and give your opinion of it, and see how long you can keep the other".

[This excellent apple came to hand in the middle of March. The beginning of May the other was eaten and found to be in very good condition. It would have kept longer. It is certainly a very desirable apple for that far down section of the country. - Ed. G. M.J