APPLES. U5 



cider of an exquisite taste. The stalk is of the ordi- 

 nary length, inserted in a cavity of medium depth, the 

 crown is moderately deep : the time of ripening is a- 

 bout the first of October, after which the fruit soon falls 

 and is fit for cider. It does not keep long, but while 

 in season, is a delicious table apple^ the tree is very 

 thrifty, hardy and vigorous ; of a regular and beautiful 

 form, and very productive. It is much cultivated in the 

 lower counties of Virginia, from whence I procured it, 

 as an apple of high reputation. 



NO 24. DOMINE. 5 



The Domine' was imported from England : the tree 

 is remarkably handsome, tall, upright, and spreading, 

 and of luxuriant growth ; the fruit is large and fair : 

 the colour a greenish yellow, with a blush towards 

 the blossom end ; the stalk is thick and short, planted 

 in a large hollow, as is also the crown the flesh is 

 firm, juicy, rich, and of a fine flavour. It ripens in 

 October, and bears abundantly. 



NO. 25. LOANS ENGLISH PEAEMAIN. 



This apple is below the middling size ; the form is 

 flatter than tihe Hertfordshire, or winter Pearmain ; the 



