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599. HORSLIN. 



A dessert apple of medium size, and second-rate quality ; it is of an 

 ovate shape, pale yellow color, and is in use during November, and 

 December.—^. S. C. p. 20. 



600. HOUSE. 



Synonyme. — Grey House. 



A small cider apple, of an oval shape, green on the shaded side, and 

 red on the other ; it is in use in January. — H. S. C. n. 344. 



601. HOW'S PIPPIN. 



A dessert apple, of medium size, and second-rate quality ; it is of an 

 oblate shape, skin covered with russet, and in use from October till 

 December.—^. S. C. n. 345. 



602. HUBBARDSTON NONESUCH. 



A fine large early winter fruit, which originated in the town of 

 Hubbardstone, Massachusetts, and is of first-rate quality. The tree is 

 a vigorous grower, forming a handsome branching head, and bears very 

 large crops. It is worthy of extensive orchard culture. 



Fruit, large, roundish-oblong, much narrower near the eye. Skin, 

 smooth, striped with splashes, and irregular broken stripes of pale, and 

 bright red, which nearly cover a yellowish ground. The calyx, open, 

 and the stalk short, in a russeted hollow. Flesh, yellow, juicy, and 

 tender, with an agreeable mingling of sweetness, and acidity in its flavor. 

 October to January. — Down. Fr. Amer. 113. 



603. HULBERT'S PRINCESS ROYAL. 



A seedling from the Golden Harvey, but larger ; flesh more tender, 

 and equally rich. It is a small dessert apple, of first-rate quality ; and 

 ripe in May. — Riv. Cat. 



604. HULBERT'S VICTORIA. 



A rich and excellent dessert apple, of small size, first-rate quality, 

 and in use from April till May. — Riv. Cat. 



605. HUNT'S ROYAL NONPAREIL. 



Of medium size, roundish and somewhat flattened. Skin, yellowish- 

 green, marked with russet. Flesh, rich, sugary, and highly flavored. 

 This is said to be quite distinct from Hunt's Duke of Gloucester, with 

 which Lindley makes it synonymous. — Maund Fruit. 25. 



606. HUNTINGFORD. 



A medium sized culinary apple, of conical shape, and very bright red 

 color ; it is in use from January till April. — H. S. C. p. 20. 



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