This circular is Intended to assist orchardists in Iowa In the selection of tree fruit varieties which will be adapted to locality and suit the purpose of planting, whether It be 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 his 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.