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	DOLGO CRAB	Rating:
	Parentage / Origin : Russia, 1879
	Harvest / Season : Early/Mid Season
	Description: Siberian crab that was imported from Russia by the plant breeder, Hansen of South Dakota, and introduced in 1897. Dolgo in Russian means long and refers to the shape of the fruit. The highly-flavored crimson fruit is about 1-inch in diameter, is olive-shaped and rich in pectin. The vigorous tree grows upright with spreading willowy branches and has reddish-green, dense foliage. Excellent Crab apple jelly crab with a beautiful purple/crimson color. The apples high acidity make for great flavor!
	Other Characteristics : It is resistant to scab, cedar apple rust, mildew and fireblight. This very hardy apple ripens in late August or early September. Hardiness zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
	Information sources: Vintage Virginia Apples	Nursery Sources: Vintage Virginia Apples

	DUCHESS	Rating:
	Parentage / Origin : Origin: Russia, 1700, introduced into England c. 1815
	Harvest / Season : Early - good for early season pies and apple crisps
	Description: Good cooking apple, fair eating apple. Beautiful, medium to large sized greenish yellow with bright red stripes, splashes and russeted dots. Flesh fine, firm and juicy. flavor is tart, brisk and refreshing, first class. Keeps for only a few weeks.
	Other Characteristics : Tree is very hardy and vigorous, early and abundant bearer. Disease resistant. Requires pollination. Hardiness zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
	Information sources: All About Apples, Trees of Antiquity	Nursery Sources: Trees of Antiquity