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RED SPOKT OF THE DUCHESS APPLE 



The Duchess (often called the Oldenburg) is one of tlie best known 

 American apples. A variation with a much richer color than the 

 original has ai)i)earcd, and may be even more poinilar in many markets. 

 The Duchess (above) and the red sport (below) arc shown natural size 

 in the illustration. (Pig. *).} 



