THE APPLE. 



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Apples, its flesli resembling more in texture that of a buttery Peur than 

 that of an oidiuary Apple. It is widely cultivated at the West and 

 in Kew England as the Golden Russet, and tlunigh neither handsome nor 

 large, is still a universal faA'orite, from its great ]n-oductiveness and 

 admirable flavor. The uncouth name of Coxe, Sliee^i-nose, is nearly 

 obsolete, except in New Jersey, and we tlierefore adopt the present one, 

 to which it is well entitled. The tree is thrifty, with upright shoots, dull 

 i-eddish grayish brown. 



Fruit below medivim size, roundish-ovate, dull yellow, sprinkled with 

 a very thin russet. Stalk rather long and slender. Calyx closed, and 

 set in a rather narrow basin. . Flesh yellowish, very tender, juicy, with a 

 mild, rich, spicy flavor. Best. October to January. 



American Golden Kusset. 



American Nonpareil. 



Origin unknoA\Ti. Tree vigorous, roxmd, and regular. Fruit medium, 

 oblong conic, yellow, streaked with lively red. Flesh white, crisp, juicy. 

 August. (Coxe.) 



American Pippin. 



Stone. Grindstone. 



Tree thrifty, spreading, with crooked shoots. Valuable only for ita 

 late keeping and for cider. 



Fruit of medium size and regular form, oblate, dull red in patches 

 and stripes, on a dull green ground. Flesh white, firm, juicy, with a 

 somewhat brisk, acid flavor. Good. Keeps till June. 



American Plate. 

 Origm unknown. Tree of slow growth, hardy, very productive. 



