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half to two inches long, inserted in a rather deep and russety cav- 

 ity. Flesh yellowish, very juicy, melting, rich and very sweet. 

 A vigorous, healthy grower, of remarkably upright habit, and very 

 productive. October. 



Mexico. Medium size, roundish ; skin mostly bright crimson, 

 sprinkled with light dots. Flesh whitish, sometimes stained with 

 red, tender and excellent. One of the best of its season. Sep- 

 tember. Tree of moderate growth, hardy and productive. Oiigin, 

 Canterbury, Conn. 



Mother. Fruit of medium size, roundish oval ; skin deep yel- 

 low, almost covered with brilliant red, interspersed with russetty 

 dots ; flesh yellow, fine, crisp, tender, juicy, with a brisk, pleasant, 



Mother. 



spicy flavor. Tree hardy, of moderate vigor, and in favorable 

 soils productive. Originated on the farm of General Gardner, 

 Bolton, Mass. In Worcester county it is extensively cultivated, 

 and is esteemed among the best. It sustains its reputation here 



