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spots become dark ia centre, surrounded by lighter shade. — Stem, short. 

 — Cavitij, narrow. — Calyx, small, segments, erect. — Basin, abrupt, pretty 

 deep, round and even, occasionally shallow. — Flesh, yellowish, tender, 

 mild, sub-acid, of sprightly, pleasant, pearmain flavor. — Core, medium, 

 with an encircling, concentric line, centre slightly hollow — Seeds, vary- 

 ing :n form.- 



-Season, January to June. 



APPLES — Broadavell. 



This variety originated near Cincinnatti, Ohio, and although we have 

 examined and eaten of the fruit, both there, and at the residence of our 

 esteemed friend, Prof. J. P. Kirtland, we yet prefer giving our description 

 from the manuscript of Mr. A. H. Ernst, of Cincinnatti, well known as a 

 careful pomologist, and who has kindly loaned us the use of his notes. 



Size, medium to large. — Form, globular conical, flattened at the base, 

 regular and uniform .-C'a?y.r, open, segments short.- J5asm, narrow.-/S^em, 

 short. — Cavity, expanded. — Color, light yellow, with cloudy flakes, and in 

 exposed specimens brownish bronze. — Skin, thin and smooth. — Flesh, 

 white, tender, fine grained, with a sweet, rich, very fine flavor. — Core, 

 close, compact. — Seeds, small, plump, light brown. — Season, November 

 to March, One of the most desirable of all winter sweet apples. 



