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shrivel after keeping some time ; the trees are thrifty 

 and fruitful. 



NO. 58. BHOWNITE. 



A fine table apple in the beginning of winter, and 

 much esteemed for cooking from September till Feb- 

 ruary, when it becomes mealy : it is rather a small 

 apple, the form inclining to an oblong, a little pointed 

 towards the crown the stalk long and slender, the 

 flesh tender, delicate and sprightly, resembling the 

 Fearmain in flavour and crispness. This fruit was 

 brought from the neighbourhood of Wilmington in 

 the state of Delaware, where it is propagated under 

 the name also of Browns winter; the tree is of regular 

 growth, with a handsome form, and spreading branch- 

 es. 



NO. 59. AUNTS APPLE. 



This is a beautiful and large apple, of an oblong 

 make, resembling the Priestly in shape the skin 

 smooth, streaked with a lively red, on a yellow 

 ground : the flesh is yellow, breaking, and juicy ; of 

 an agreeable flavour, but not rich it ripens in No- 

 vember, and from its handsome appearance, is a val- 



