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oblong ; the skin yellow, striped with red ; the flesh 

 is yellow and high flavored, but soon becomes dry j 

 it bears young and constantly, and ripens from Sep- 

 tember to November. The tree is of a spreading, 

 but not regular form, and may be known by small 

 warts or protuberances on the bark. 



No. 19. Ly scorn. This apple originated in 

 Southborough, Mass. It is of medium size, rather 

 oblong, and very regular; the skin dull red with 

 greenish yellow. The flesh is not high flavored, but 

 of a peculiarly mild and agreeable taste. It bears 

 well, ripens in October, and will sometimes keep 

 till January. 



[No. 19 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.] 



No. 20. 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 

 beautiful fruit, either for the market or private 

 garden. 



No. 21. Duchess of Oldenburg. A valuable 

 and handsome apple, said to be of Russian origin. 

 The size is middling, form round and rather flat ; 



