APPLES. '*67 



pears to be an old variety, deficient in vigour, and 

 much inclined to ranker. 



NO. 118. HAUTE BONTE.' 



An apple of singular form, growing in ridges like a 

 Melon the size is middling ; the skin and ilesh yel- 

 low, firm, rich, and sprightly ; but without any uncom- 

 mon excellence to recommend it it ripens in Octo- v 

 ber. 



NO. 119. ROUNP> TOP. 



The form is rather oblong; the ends singularly 

 round, resembling a long Bergamot Pear ; the stem 

 rather long ; the skin smooth ; the colour a yellowish 

 green, with a faint blush next the sun ; the flesh yel- 

 'low, firm, and rich; the flavour agreeable it is a fine 

 table and cider apple, bears abundantly, and keeps 

 well cultivated in Monmouth county New- Jersey. 



NO. 120. EVERGREEN STRIPED CRAB. 



Imported from England : it is a small apple, of con- 

 teal form , the skin green with black clouds ; the tex- 



