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a few streaks of red on the shaded side ; and orange covered with streaks 

 and patches of bright crimson on the side exposed to the sun, the whole 



strewed with numerous russety dots. Eye, large, and half open, with 

 broad, erect, and acuminate segments, set in deep, even, and slightly 

 ribbed basin. Stalk, an inch or more in length, inserted in a deep, 

 round, and even cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh, yellowish- 

 white, tender, crisp, juicy, and sugary, with a pleasant and slightly aro- 

 matic flavor. 



A beautiful and valuable apple, both as regards its size and quality. 

 It is more adapted for culinary than dessert use, but is also desirable 

 for the latter were it only on account of its noble appearance at the 

 table. It is in use from September to December. 



The tree is a strong and vigorous grower, producing long stout shoots, 

 is perfectly hardy and a good bearer. 



This apple was introduced to this country by Mr. Lee, nurseryman 

 of Hammersmith, in 1817, and was exhibited by him at the London 

 Horticultural Society ; the specimen produced being five inches and a 

 half in diameter, four inches deep, sixteen inches in circumference, and 

 weighed nineteen ounces. It is generally supposed that this was its first 

 appearance in England ; but there can be little doubt that it is the 

 Phvenix Apple figured by Brookshaw, whose account of it in 1808, is as 

 follows : — " It was much grown fifty years back in the neighbourhood of 



