38 FRUIT BOOK. 



No. 44. Swaar. This is a large apple, the 

 form round, somewhat flat ; the skin is very smooth, 

 of a light yellowish green, without any red ; the 

 flesh is juicy and well flavored, but not rich. The 

 tree is of spreading and vigorous growth ; bears 

 great crops. The fruit ripens from December to 

 March. 



[A constant bearer and handsome fruit, deserving extensive 

 cultivation ; being one of the finest eating apples, in February 

 and March, we possess.] 



No. 45. Danvers Winter Sweet. This apple 

 is of medium size ; the form a little oblong, tapering 

 to the eye ; the skin smooth, of a light yellow, 

 sometimes with a tinge of red ; the flesh firm, juicy 

 and sweet. The tree is a great bearer, of rapid 

 growth, and is worthy of extensive cultivation. It 

 is in use during the whole winter. 



No. 46. Pickman Pippin. This apple is 

 sometimes large, the form round, the skin a light 

 yellow, spotted with black points ; the flesh hard, 

 juicy, and good for the table, and excellent for the 

 kitchen, having, when cooked, a most agreeable 

 acid. The tree is of an upright growth, bears 

 abundant crops, and the fruit ripens from December 

 to March. 



[In strong soil a great bearer. This sort and No. 27 we 

 consider our two best cooking varieties.] 



No. 47. Mela Carla. This apple is of medium 

 size and round form ; the skin is of a light yellow, 



