This fine 
variety orl- 
ginated ait 
Fastolf Castle, 
near Y ar- 
mouth, Eng., 
where it at- 
tained a high 
reputation, 
which it has 
nobly sus- 
tained in this 
country. 
It is not 
quite so hard 
for market 
fruit as the 
Antwerp, but 
VARIETIES. ; 69 
FASTOLF. 
THE FASTOLF. 
it is rather soft, and of rich high flavor, and the fruit 
is very large, of a bright purplish-red, and is a large 
bearer. It requires winter protection. 
FRANCONI. 
This fine variety was said to be originally from 
France, but a few knowing ones insist that its advent 
