THE APPLE. 



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medium lensrth, slender; cavit}^ wide, deep, mucli russetted, extend- 

 iiiir, regular; calyx large, open, or half oj)eu, erect, larg-e; basin ratliei' 

 narrow, abrupt, deep, furrowed; core medium; flesh yellow, firm, ten- 

 der, juicy, rich, mild subacid, aromatic; quality best. Season Janu- 

 ary to May." 



Stearns' GREENmcx. 

 Stearns' Winter Greening-. 



This fine winter apple originated with Thomas Stearns, Jackson, 

 lud. Tree said to be very hardy, a strong, vigorous grower, mak- 

 ing a.round symmetrical head; an early, annual, and abundant bearer, 

 and is highly esteemed where known. 



Fruit medium, oblate, slightly flattened at the ends, slightly an- 



Ster.rns' Greening. 



gular; skin pale green, with a pale blush of brown in the sun, and a 

 few scattering brown dots; stalk short, small; cavity rather large, 

 deep; calyx closed; basin large, deep, corrugated; flesh fine, pale yel- 

 low, tender, juicy, with a mild subacid, rich flavor; quality very 

 good; core small or medium. December, April. 



Steve Baldwin. 

 Baldwin's Summer. Early Rus.set. 



A chance seedling found in the woods on the farm of Stephen 

 Baldwin, town of Seymour, Conn. Tree a strong, vigorous, upright 

 grower, rather an early' bearer, producing large crops on alternate 

 years; it is said to be valuable for home use, is highly esteemed 

 where known, and worthy of a place in every orchard. 



Fruit medium or below, oblate, very slightly angular; skin whit- 

 ish, more or less covered with a peculiar net- work of russet; stalk 



