It is not only beautiful in appearance and in its many food forms luscious in taste, but it contributes much to the tone and health of the body. There is no other fruit at the present time that commands such widespread interest, and that is being so extensively planted. While the apple will grow throughout a large territory and in a wide diversity of soils and under differing climatic condi tions, good and high-flavored fruit may be produced only in soils and at elevations that are well adapted to its requirements.