APPLES. 39 



[This apple is called " Osgood's Favorite," in Essex 

 county, and " Mathis's Stripe," in Worcester county. It 

 is a superior variety, particularly when grown in strong 

 soil.] 



Porter. Originated on the farm of the Rev. 

 Samuel Porter, in Sherburne, Mass. The fruit is 

 sometimes large, the shape oblong, pointed at the 

 blossom end ; the skin of a bright yellow, often 

 with a blush of red on the sunny side ; the flesh 

 fine, sprightly, and agreeable. It bears well, ripens 

 in September and October, and is a most beauti- 

 ful fruit, either for the market or private garden. 

 M. 



' Yellow Ingestrie. A beautiful apple, raised by 

 Mr. Knight, President of the London Horticul- 

 tural Society. The size is small, form round and 

 regular ; the skin of a golden yellow, with some 

 black spots ; the flesh yellow, firm, and delicate. 

 It is an abundant bearer, and ripens in October. 

 M. 



Gravenstein. Fruit large ; the form for the 

 most part oblong, sometimes flat ; the skin of a 

 light yellow, striped, and beautifully mottled with 

 red ; flesh very fine, with a brisk, high-flavored 

 juice. This is one of the most valuable apples, 

 ripening in October, and keeping good several 

 months. The tree is of a strong and healthy 

 growth and upright form. M. 



Rilstone Pippin. Fruit sometimes large, of 

 a flat form ; the skin is a mixture of russet and 

 yellow, with dull red on the side exposed to the 

 sun ; the flesh very yellow and firm, with a sharp, 

 rich flavor; the tree is of a spreading, but not 

 very regular form ; it bears well, and ripens in 

 the fall and early winter months. M. 



