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rather a slow, but upright growei', and a most profuse bearer; originated in 

 Ontario county, N". Y. Last of August. 



Early Pennock — Large; striped red and white. Tree hardy and produc- 

 tive ; popular in the West. August and September. 



Golden Bweeting — Large; yellow; a very fair, fine sweet apple. Tree a 

 strong grower, spreading and irregular; a good bearer. 



Maiden's Blush — Large; beautiful pale waxen yellow, blushed with brilliant 

 crimson; acid, aromatic ; an early, regular bearer, very productive. Tree vig- 

 orous and hardy ; very popular. August to October. 



Primate (Rough and Ready) — Medium size; pale yellow, with a blush on 

 the sunny side ; xe^QvahlQ^ Summer Rose; tender, mild, and good. Tree vig- 

 orous, and a good bearer. August and September. 



Red June or Carolina Red — Small or mediuni ; deep red; good; produc- 

 sive, hardy. Popular at the South and West. August. 



Sine-qua-Non — A native of Long Island, named by the late Wm. Prince. 

 Fruit roundish conical, about medium size, smooth, pale greenish yellow. 

 Stalk slender. Flesh white, very tender, juicy, and of a delicate and very 

 sprightly flavor. Good. The young trees are rather slow and crooked in 

 growth. August. — Downing. 



Spice Sweet — Large, fine waxen yellow color; sweet, with a peculiar spicy 

 flavor. August and September. 



Summer Belljloioer — A large, handsome, and excellent variety, from Dutch- 

 ess county, N. Y.; resembles the Winter Yellow Bellflower; a good grower and 

 bearer. August and September. 



Summer Rose — Medium size, roundish; pale yellow, with a red cheek; ten- 

 der and delicious; has a beautiful waxen appenrauce. Tree rather a slow 

 grower, but a good bearer. Middle to end of August. 



Stueet June (Hightop Sweet) — Medium size; yellow and red. Tree very 

 hardy and productive. An Eastern variety, but popular in the West and 

 South. Last of Julv. 



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Summer Queen — Large, conical; striped and clouded with red; rich and 

 fine flavored. Tree grows rapidly, with a large, spreading, irregular head. 

 August. 



Sops of Wine — Medium size, oblong ; dark crimson ; flesh stained with red; 

 juicy, sub-acid. Tree a fine grower, distinct, and quite productive. August 

 and September. 



Tetofsky — A very handsome Russian apple. Tree very vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. July and August. 



Williams' Favorite — Large, oblong; red, rich, and excellent; a moderate 

 grower and good bearer; very highly esteemed in Massachusetts, especially 

 around Boston, where it originated. August. 



CLASS II. — AUTUMN" APPLES. 



American Summer Pearmain — Medium size, oblong; skin smooth, covered 

 with streaks and dots of red; tender, juicy, and rich. Tree a sl>w but erect 

 grower; bears early and abundantly. September; in u?e for several weeks. 



Alexander — A very large and beautiful deep red or crimson apple, of 

 medium quality. Tree vigorous and moderately productive, October and 

 November. 



A uitunn Strawberry — Medium size, streaked light and dark red; tender, 

 juicy, and fine. Tree vigorous, rather spreading, productive ; one of the best 

 of its season. September and October. 



