REPORT OF THE POMOLOGIST. 271 



Northwestern Greening. 



This apple is of Wisconsin origin, wliere it is being sought after on 

 account of its fine appearance and reputed hardiness, although the 

 latter is doubted by some who have grown it. However, it is worthy 

 of trial. 



Size, large, 3 to 3-^ inches; shape, nearly round, very regular; sur- 

 face, very smooth, often green, but yellow when fully ripe; resembles 

 Lowell; dots, scattering, mostly dark, with some very light; basin, 

 wide, shallow, a little folded or gathered; eye, rather large, open; 

 cavity, medium, regular, a little russet in bottom; stem, medium, 

 rather slender; core, large, nearly closed; seeds, small, plump, gray- 

 ish brown; flesh, yellow, rather coarse, juicy; flavor, subacia; qual- 

 ity, good; season, December to February in Wisconsin. 



Wolf Biver. 



This variety will be remembered by many as one which is being 

 well spoken of for the Northern part of the country. It originated 

 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and was brought to notice by W. 

 A. Springer, of Fremont, in that State. It is almost identical with 

 Alexander in nearly all respects, and I have sometimes thought it is 

 that variety. But the origin of Wolf River as a seedling is quite well 

 established, the fruit seems to keep later, and the trees seem to have 

 a different look, and prove hardier. It has been grown in several 

 other States, where it has almost universally proven valuable. I 

 made this drawing from a specimen received from Mr. Springer. 



Size, large to very large, 3 to 4 inches; shape, flat, conical, regular; 

 surface, smooth, mixed and splashed bright red on whitish-yellow 

 ground, very showy; dots, scattering, light gray, large; basin, shal- 

 low, small; eye, medium, open, segments reflexed; cavity, deep, wide, 

 very much russeted; stem, medium to short, stout; core, very large, 

 wide, open; seeds, numerous, small, short, plump, dark colored; flesh, 

 yellowish-white, tender, coarse, gets dry as soon as ripe; flavor, sub- 

 acid, not rich; quality, medium only; season, November to February 

 in Wisconsin. 



Waupaca. 



This is another variety thart originated in Waupaca County, Wis- 

 consin, whence it received its name. Mr. William A. Springer is the 

 introducer, and my specimens are from the original tree on the farm 

 of Elijah Wrightman. It is said to be veryliardy, and is recom- 

 mended for trial in the North. 



\ Size, medium, 3 inches; shape, flat, a little conical, irregular, an- 

 gular; surface, smooth, mixed, and diffused carmine, splashed with 

 darker red on yellow ground; dots, small, very light, prominent; 

 basin, narrow, not very deep, slightly waved; eye, medium size, open, 

 segments reflexed; cavity, medium depth, wide at top, russeted; 

 stem, medium to short; core, closed or slightly open, pyraform, meet- 

 ing the calyx tube; seeds, wide, flat, short, dark brown; flesh, yellow, 

 tender, juicy, coarse; flavor, subacid, pleasant; season, December' to 

 February in Wisconsin. 



Scotfs Winter, 



We have here a variety that is a seedling brought to notice by Dr. 

 T. H. Hoskins, of Newport, Vt. It originated near that place, and 



