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THE APPLE. 



Fndt, medium to large ; form^ roundish, rather deeper than wide , 

 color^ yellow on green, suffused slightly underneath skin, and with 

 many small greenish dots that become russety in sun ; stem^ medium 

 to long ; cavity, round, shallow, regular ; calyx^ closed; hasin, round, 

 moderately deep, slightly furrowed or crimped at base of calyx; 

 jle^h, yellowish white, very rich, sweet, hardly tender ; core, medium, 

 round, ovate; seeds, abundant, ovate pointed. As a baking fruit, or 

 to grow for stock feeding, this is unsurpassed. Season, July and 

 August. 



Golden Ball. 



Belle et Bonne, | Connecticut Apple. 



The origin of this variety is somewhat in doubt, but it is probably 

 a native of Connecticut, from whence it has been largely distributed 

 East. The trees do not bear well while young, but improve as they 

 advance in years. Tree, hardy, forming a large round head, with 

 large, glossy, rich green foliage ; exceeding valuable for cooking ; 

 requires a rich, strong, heavy soil. 



Fruit, large ; form, roui iish, narrowing to the eye ; color, rich 



