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THE APPLE. 



as Ortley, and we therefore follow, as it is as well known by that 

 as any other one of its names. In strong rich soils, throughout the 

 entire Western States, it proves one of the hardiest, most pro 

 ductive, profitable, as well as best varieties known. In size, it is 

 also largely increased over specimens grown North, where the form 

 is more oblong, the texture somewhat closer, and sprightliness a 

 little, enhanced. Shoots, slender, brownish, yellow, upright, long 

 jointed. 



Fruit, large, when grown on rich soils ; skin, smooth ; form, ob 

 long oval, occasionally or often roundish conical ; color, pale yellow 

 ish white at the North South it becomes a richer yellow, with 

 specks of dark red, and a vermilion tinge surrounding when exposed 

 to sun ; stem, varying from short and stout to long and slender ; 

 cavity, deep, narrow ; calyx, small, closed ; basin, furrowed or plaited 

 from the surrounding angles or ribs that are often apparent in the 

 fruit ; flesh, yellowish white, tender, crisp, sprightly, mild acid ; core, 



