The Chenango Strawberry Apple. 



WE herewith present an illustration of the Chenango Strawberry Apple. Our atten- 

 tion was called to this apple in the summer of 1869, by Mr. J. H. Grivins, whose 

 orchard is near this city, for recognition. \?c knew it not, nor any one else here- 

 abouts. We took speci- 

 mens to the meeting of the 

 American Poniologieal So- 

 ciety, at Philadelphia. It 

 was not recognized there by 

 either Warder or Elliott, 

 but Mr. Barry pronounced 

 it the Chenango Straw- 

 berry. Mr. Seth E. Hall, 

 of Franklinville, N. J,, 

 who was present, said he 

 knew the apple — that it 

 originated near his old 

 home, in Chenango county, 

 N. Y. 



We have paid a visit to 

 Mr. G.'s orchard, regular, at 

 the season of maturity, and 

 have annually found both 

 tree and fruit without a 

 blemish. The tree itself is 

 a model, hardy, a rampant 

 grower, and produces a 

 heavy crop of fruit annu- 

 ally ; skin thin, of a yellowish cast, smooth and glossy, splashed and streaked with 

 carmine red ; flesh white, exceedingly tender, and fine grained, juicy ; flavor mild 

 sub-acid. Great beauty and fine flavor make this apple a favorite for the dessert 

 wherever known. This apple should be grown only for family use and a near market. 

 Its season is short (early September), and the fruit perishable, on account of its 

 great delicacy of skin and texture; should be taken from the tree as soon as ripe. 

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