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Sta. Bui., 32:240. 1893. 7. Thomas, 1897:629. 8. Hansen, S. D. Sta. Bui, 

 76:34. 1902. 9. Budd-Hansen, 1903:56. 



Synonyms. Breskovka (i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). 152 M (2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9). 



A hardy Russian variety of Yellow Transparent type, in season during late 

 August and early September. The flesh quickly discolors as the ripening 

 season advances. It is rather attractive in color for a yellow apple but 

 does not average above medium size and it is not equal to Yellow Trans- 

 parent in either flavor or quality. Not recommended for growing in New 

 York. 



BUNKER HILL, 



Reference, i. Downing, 1872 14 app. fig. 

 Synonyms. None. 



This variety has been planted to some extent in Central New York and 

 is regarded by some fruit growers in that region as a profitable commercial 

 sort. The tree is large, upright spreading, vigorous to moderately vigorous 

 with long, spreading, moderately stout twigs. It is hardy, healthy, medium 

 to long-lived and a reliable cropper, usually bearing heavy crops biennially. 

 The fruit is subacid and good either for dessert or culinary uses. It is in 

 season from mid-autumn to early winter. 



Historical. Originated in the orchard of Dr. Paige, Dryden, Tompkins 

 county, N. Y. (i). 



Fruit (i). 



"Fruit medium, roundish conical, regular; skin pale whitish-yellow shaded, 

 mottled, striped and splashed with two shades of red, rather thinly over 

 two-thirds of the surface, and moderately sprinkled with light dots, a few 

 being areole ; stalk short, slender ; cavity medium or large, a little greenish ; 

 calyx closed ; basin medium, slightly corrugated ; flesh quite white, some- 

 times a little stained next the skin, fine, tender, juicy, subacid, vinous, slight 

 quince-like flavor ; very good ; core rather small." 



BUTTER. 



References, i. Elliott, 1854:125,159,174. 2. Downing, 1857:125. 3. 

 Warder, 1867:392. 4. Downing, 1869:112. 5. Fitz. 1872:152. 6. Thomas, 

 1875:495. 7. Ragan, U. S. B. P. I. Bui, 56:60. 1905. 



Synonyms. None. 



Downing describes a variety under this name which is above medium size, 

 yellow, with whitish flesh, very sweet and rich, valuable for cooking and 

 esteemed for making apple butter; season September and October (2, 4). 

 Other varieties have been known under the name Butter which, as Downing 

 remarks, " appears to be a favorite name with some to apply to any good 

 sweet apple for sauce or cooking." 



The references above cited do not all refer to the same variety. 



