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Fruit rallior bolow medium, oblate, sli^rhtly aii£i"iilnr; skin wliitish 

 vollow, liaving- a few small g-raj dots; stalk short, sirjall; cavity me- 

 <liiun; calyx open; basin rather -small, slightly })Laitecl; llesh white, 

 Jiiio, tender, juicy, mild, pleasant suljacid; very good; core rather 

 small. Season August and September. 



CaXADA l^ALPWIN". 



This beautiful apple is said to have originated, some years since, 

 in the orchard of Alexis Dery, St, Hilaire, in Rowville Countv', Prov- 

 ince of Quebec, and is probably of the Fanieuse type. Tree hardy, 

 vigorous, thrifty grower, upright at iirst, gratluaiiy spreading Aviih 

 age and bearing; it begins to bear rather early, giving heavy and 

 light crops on alternate years; it is a handsome fruit, of very good 

 quality; it is considered one of the most valuable, long-keeping ap- 

 ples of its locality, both for market and family use; it is saitl to suc- 

 ceed best on heavy soils, Avhile on light, v/arni soils, and sudden 

 changes of temperature, the trunk is apt to sun-scald, which often 

 causes premature decay. 



Fruit medium -or below, oblate, slightly angular; skin quite 

 v^diite, tliickly striped and splashed Vvith rich red and crimson, ])ur- 

 plish crimson Avliere fully exposed, having a .slight bloom, and many 

 white dots; stalk short to medium, slender; cavity rather large, 

 deep, regular; calyx small, closed; basin large, deep, slightly corru- 

 crated; flesh very white, fine, sometimes a little stained next the skin, 

 and sometimes veined in the flesh, tender, juicy, refreshing, with a 

 mild subacid, ]->eculiar slight quince-like llavor; very good; core 

 small. Season January, April. 



CaPPEXTEr's oV.'EET. 



An old variety which originated on the lands of Ephraim Car- 

 penter, of Woodstock, Conn. Tree a thrifty gi-ower, upright; comes 

 rather early into bearing, and produces large crops alternate years; 

 its size, color, and flavor make it valuable for home use or market. 



Fruit medium or above, roundish oblate conic; skin pale yellow, 

 striped with light and dark red nearly over the whole surface, but 

 quite thinly, with a few brown dots; stalk short, small; cavity me- 

 dium or rather larg-e, sometimes slight russet; calyx closed; basin 

 medium, slightly corrugated; flesh white, fine, tender, juicy, with a 

 mild, pleasant, rich, sweet flavor; very good; core medium. Ripe in 

 September, and continues in use till November, 



Carpentin". 

 Carpentin Reinette. Petite Reinette Grise. 



Of German origin. Tree a moderate grower, forming a round, 

 open head, producing moderate crops annually, often growing iv 

 clusters ; fruit of small size, but regular, handsome, and of fine quai 

 itv; valuable as an amateur fruit, and when well known will, ui 

 doubt, be in demand for the market. 



Fruit .small, oblate, slightly angular, nearly regular, entirely cov- 



