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yellow at maturity. Stem three fourths of an inch long-, set in a 

 deep russetted cavity, has a few russetted warts. Flesh firm, fine, 

 crisp, juicy, subacid and well flavored ; good for cooking or des- 

 sert, October to January. 



Black Oxford. A medium sized, roundish, deep red apple of 

 very solid texture ; mild, subacid, pleasant flavor, and keeping 

 easily into late spring or summer. Though never rich, juicy or 

 tender, its hardiness and productiveness are such that by many it 

 is highly esteemed as a profitable sort to grow for market : with 

 others it is much less valued. February to June. 



Blue Peakmain. 



Blue Pearmain. A well known deep purplish red apple, cov- 

 ered with bloom, in use from December to February. The fruit is 

 not strictly first rate, nor the tree very productive, yet from its great 

 hardiness, its succeding in a diversity of soils and situations where 

 others thrive less, and a frequent habit of bearing most when other 

 apples are scarce, it is often a desirable variety to cultivate. 



Briggs' Auburn. Kather large and of flattened form, bright yel- 



