The Canadian Horticulturist. 



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From John Miller, Markham, Ont. 



Seedlhig Apple. — Mr. Miller says the tree is 40 years old and was growing 

 on the farm when he came into possession of it 28 years ago. It is healthy and 

 a regular bearer. Description : Medium size ; form roundish oblate. Skin 

 smooth, yellow, red on one side, and splashed all over with bright red. Stem 

 very short moderately thick. Cavity deep, narrow, smooth, lightly russetted. 

 Calyx closed, segments broad and short. Basin shallow and uneven. Flesh 

 greenish white, fine grained, juicy, mild sub-acid, pleasant in flavor and good in 

 quality. Core of medium size, seed very plump. Season, December to January. 

 An attractive apple, no better in quality perhaps than others of the same 

 season now in cultivation, but yet one which may prove valuable in some sec- 

 tions on account of the reported hardiness and productiveness of the tree. 



Fig. 929.— Section of Empress j^pple. 



From Harold Jones, Maitland, Ont . 



Crimson Beauty. — This apple was exhibited by Mr. Jones at the meeting 

 of the Ontario Fruit Growers' Association at Woodstock last December, who 

 reported it as having been cultivated in the vicinity of Brockville for a number 

 of years past where it is highly prized. Description : Medium size, oblate, regu- 

 lar. Skin smooth, shiny, covered with bright red to dark crimson, interspersed 

 with large dots. Cavity, broad, open, slightly russetted. Stem three quarters of 

 an inch long, moderately stout ; basin slightly irregular. Eye open. Flesh, 

 white, firm, juicy, mildly sub-acid. Fameuse-like flavor, with a slight suggestion 

 of astringency. Season, December to January. A handsome apple of good 

 quality. 



