12 HORTICULTURAL CAPABILITIES OF CANADA. 
VI—YORK AND LANCASTER APPLE. 
(SEEDLING FROM Nova Scorta.) 
PLATE I. 
Амоха the new varieties of fruit sent from Nova Scotia for exhibi- 
tion at this Society's Great International Show of fruit, in October last, 
were two apples, which attracted especial admiration. One was called 
the Chebucto Beauty; the other was merely styled a Nova Scotia 
seedling, but as it seems worthy of more definite recognition, we have 
named it the York and Lancaster Apple, on account of its resemblance 
in colouring to the old York and Lancaster Rose—blotches and streaks 
of crimson, on a nearly white ground. The apple is fine, large, and 
well-formed, and not only pleasant to the eye, but also good to eat. 
Tn these days, when the one quality is almost as much sought after 
as the other, a new fruit combining both is worthy of every encourage- 
ment, especially when its beauty is of a striking and unusual character. 
It came in perfect condition from Halifax, and may be expected to take 
а good place in the English market, 
Above medium size, roundish eye closed by the segments of the 
calyx, and placed in a slight depression. Stalk of medium thickness, 
rather short, inserted in a small cavity. Skin glossy, ground colour 
white, distinctly striped with crimson, and the surface is here and there 
with occasionally a crimson stain, more es- 
The texture is granular, moderately juicy and 
rich. The season appears to be from the end of September until 
NINE: towards the end of the latter it is inclined to become 
ealy. 
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