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Calyx tube wide, broadly conical to truncate funnel-form. Stamens below 

 median to basal. 



Core medium to large, abaxile ; cells unsymmetrical, open ; core lines meet- 

 ing or somewhat clasping. Carpels broad, narrowing toward base and apex, 

 slightly emarginate, a little tufted. Seeds medium size, rather narrow, acute 

 to somewhat acuminate. 



Flesh nearly white, medium to slightly coarse-grained, moderately crisp, 

 rather tender, very juicy, brisk subacid, good for culinary uses. 



Season September and October. 



HOOK. 



REFERENCE, i. (?) Mich. Pom. Soc. Rpt., 1880:183. 



SYNONYMS. None. 



Fruit of good medium size, rather attractive pale yellow with 

 tender flesh of mild subacid flavor. It is in season during October 

 and November. It is especially esteemed for dessert use. 



Historical. This variety was received from Schoharie county, N. Y., 

 where it is well known and has the reputation of being one of the most 

 desirable dessert apples of its season. We have not yet been able to deter- 

 mine its origin, nor the extent of its distribution. 



FRUIT. 



Fruit medium size, pretty uniform in shape and size. Form roundish ovate 

 or inclined to oblong conic, sometimes roundish truncate. Stem short, rather 

 slender. Cavity acuminate, moderately shallow to deep, broad, often lipped, 

 smooth or with some outspreading russet rays. Calyx medium size, usually 

 somewhat open ; lobes rather narrow to wide, acute to acuminate. Basin 

 medium in width and depth, obscurely furrowed and wrinkled. 



Skin smooth, clear yellow or greenish-yellow. Dots inconspicuous, minute, 

 usually submerged. 



Calyx tube large, conical or approaching funnel-form. Stamens median or 

 below. 



Core rather small, axile ; cells symmetrical, closed or a little open ; core 

 lines meeting or somewhat clasping. Carpels smooth, flat, obcordate to 

 elliptical, emarginate. Seeds medium brown, rather large, wide, flat, obtuse. 



Flesh whitish with slight tinge of yellow, very tender, fine-grained, juicy, 

 mild subacid, somewhat aromatic, very good. 



Season October and November. 



HOWARD BEST. 



REFERENCES, i. Bailey, Mich. Sta. Bui, 31 152. 1887. 2. N. Y. Sta. An. 

 Rpt., ii 1223. 1892. 



SYNONYMS. HOWARD'S BEST (2). HOWARD'S BEST RUSSIAN (i). 



