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I have not seen the Prior's Red here; but as Dr. Warder calls this variety a Southern 

 apple, I may say that it is. Was long ago grown in considerable quantities in a num- 

 ber of orchards in Hereford county, England, while the Early Harvest is grown, as 

 stated, four or five miles west of the old battle-ground of Tewkesbury, on the east 

 side of Malvern Hills or mountain, which tower up to the height of 1450 feet or more.. 



There are many other varieties of apple grown in this vicinity . Amongst them 

 Domine does fair; also. Perry Russet, a hardy tree and good fruit. I have these and 

 several other varieties in a young orchard not yet in bearing. Met with Cranberry 

 Pippin last week at Madison . A third rate apple , but large and hardy , and a good 

 keeper. 



An apple of tine quality, known as the Genesee Flower, does well in a near neigh- 

 bor's orchard; and I identified the Herefordshire Pearmain in the same orchard; but. 

 this tree is deficient in vigor. 



At some future time I may be able to write you as to other varieties ; at present space 

 and time dictate a close . 



J. W. CLARKE. 



Manchester, Greenlake Co., Wis. , March 10th, 1870. 



