This circular is intended to assist Iowa orchardists in the selection of satisfactory tree fruit varieties either for home or for commercial production. By consulting the descriptions and discussions herein given and by informing himself as to the present status of varieties already grown in hi.q locality, the prospective planter should be in a position to make a selection which will succeed and bring to him satisfactory returns. Doubtless future years will place different valuations upon many of the varieties discussed for Iowa planting.