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shape. Skin : yellow, with faint streaks of red on the side next the 

 sun. Eye : small and open, set in a narrow plaited cavity, 

 segments slightly converging and then reflexed ; anthers projecting. 

 Stalk : slender, three-quarters of an inch long, inserted in a narrow 

 and deep cavity. Flesh : tender, sweet and pleasant flavoured, 

 with some astringency. Juice : very pale in colour. 



The chemical analysis of the juice of the Yellow Redstreak 

 (season 1881), by Mr. G. H. With, F.R.A.S., F.C.S., Trinity 

 College, Dublin, gave the following results : — 



The large amount of sugar contained in this fruit renders it 

 valuable to mix with other varieties, which possess a greater amount 

 of Tannin, Mucilage, and Salts. 



The tree is hardy, grows to a good size, and bears freely. 



