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Though not high flavorecl, its reiiiarkably handsome appear- 

 ance and large size render it one of the most popular fruits in 

 market. Origin, "Western "New York. 



Fall Pijjjjui. — Fruit very large, roundish, approaching 

 oblong-conical, flattened at the ends, sometimes with obscure 

 ribs ; color greenish, becoming a high, rich yellow when ripe, 

 with often a tinge of brownish blush on one side when grown 

 in good soil and well exposed to the sun. Flesh yellowish- 

 white, quite tender and juicy, with a rich, sub- acid, aromatic 

 flavor. Is esteemed everywhere as the first of autumn apples, 

 from its beauty, large size, and delicious flavor, for the table 

 or cooking. Season, October to January. 



Shoots, dark; tree vigorous, spreading, becoming large. In 

 strong clay loams it is one of the very best, hardy, and a good 

 bearer. Fine in nearly all localities. Origin uncertain, sup- 

 posed to 'be an American seedling, raised from the Holland 

 Pi]3pin, from which it differs most strongly in its later 

 keeping. 



REMARKS. 



The list of autumn apples embraces a sufficient variety that 

 have been well tested and approved throughout the State for 

 general gOod qualities, and such as are commonly admitted to 

 rank among the most hardy and profitable. 



It would be a larger number than necessary, if grown 

 strictly for market, were it not for the fact that they not only 

 supply the whole fall season, but a majority of them continue 

 in use nearly through winter. 



There are some who would substitute for one of these, the 

 Lowell, here called Greasy Pippin, a rival of the Fall Pippin, 

 which, although hardly as good in quality, excels that variety 

 in its uniform fair surfiice, and great and early productiveness. 



WINTER APPLES. 



Baldwin. — Large, roundish, tapering a little toward the eye, 

 nearly covered and striped with crimson, red, and orange, on 

 yellow ground : on light loams well exposed to the sun, a 



