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russeted, particularly about the stem; stem rather short, varying in size, in 

 an even, rather deep cavity; basin narrow, plaited, calyx closed. Flesh 

 yellowish white, sub-acid, with fair flavor. Tree a vigorous grower and 

 in nearly all parts of the state a profuse bearer. In heavy soils, espe- 

 cially if low and wet, it has been found lacking in hardiness in severe 

 winters. One of the best varieties for all purposes. Season from Novem- 

 ber to March. 



Tfdman.— Tree very hardy and productive. One of the best cooking 

 sorts. Generally spreading and with stout branches. Fruit round or 

 slightly flattened. Skin yellowish white, with slight blush in the sun and 

 a number of lines from stem to calyx. Stem long and slender, inserted 

 in a wide but shallow cavity. Basin small and but slightly depressed. 

 Flesh white, sweet, and of fine flavor. November to March. 



King. — Tree vigorous and spreading and generally quite productive. 

 Fruit large, round, conical, slightly angular. Skin yellow, shaded with 

 red and nearly covered with crimson splashes. Stem large and stout, 

 inserted in a large and irregular cavity. Calyx small and closed, in a 

 small, corrugated basin. Flesh yellowish, coarse, but tender and juicy, 

 with a pleasant vinous flavor, decidedly aromatic. Generally a desirable 

 variety. December to March. 



B. I. Greening. — Tree very vigorous, with large, spreading branches. 

 Generally a profuse bearer. Fruit large and round, considerably flattened; 

 sometimes slightly ribbed, green, becoming whitish green when ripe, 

 with a dull blush in the sun. Stalk small, three fourths of an inch long, 

 curved, thickest at the bottom. Flesh yellow, fine-grained, crisp, juicy, 

 and with an aromatic, sub-acid flavor. November to February. 



Bed Canada. — Tree of slender growth and should be top-worked on a 

 vigorous grower. Fruit flattened and generally conical, size medium. 

 Skin yellow, nearly covered with deep red or crimson, generally striped 

 and splashed, and with many large, gray dots. Stem short, in a broad, 

 deep cavity. Calyx closed, segments long, in a small, narrow, and gener- 

 ally irregular basin. Flesh white and crisp, and with a pleasant flavor. 

 Trees bear early and abundantly and need the best of care. Season 

 December to May. 



Northern Spy.- — Tree a vigorous and upright grower, slow in coming 

 into bearing, but often quite productive when ten or twelve years old. 

 Fruit large, roundish conical, generally ribbed in the larger specimens. 

 Skin greenish-yellow, about one half covered with stripes of dull red, 

 with a few pale dots and a thin, white bloom. Stem three fourths of an 

 inch long in a wide, deep cavity, sometimes marked with russet. Calyx 

 small, closed. Basin narrow, furrowed. Flesh white, fine grained, tender, 

 and slightly sub-acid, with a pleasing flavor. Quality very good to best. 

 December to June. 



Golden Bnsset. — Trees vigorous and spreading, generally with small, 

 drooping shoots. Fruit of medium size, round or slightly flattened, con- 

 ical. Skin rough, yellow, nearly covered with russet and with a bronze 

 cheek in the sun. Stem short, small, in a medium deep cavity. Calyx 

 closed, segments long. Basin large, broad, and corrugated. Flesh yel- 

 lowish white, firm, mild, sub-acid. Quality good. Generally productive. 

 December to June. 



It has been observed that orchards where only one variety is planted 

 are often unfruitful. The observations of the National Department of 

 Agriculture have shown that this is because many varieties are not self- 



