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Apples. 



flesh tender, rich, rather acid, of fine flavor. Fair and produc* 

 tive. Early autumn. Succeeds in the Northern and Middle 



Fig. 252. Porter. 



States. Leaves sharp serrate. In some localities this fruit proves 

 too acid for the table. 



Robersorfs White. Medium, oblong, flattened at ends, green, with 

 dark dots ; flesh yellowish, fine grained, crisp, with a sub-acid, 

 aromatic flavor. Late autumn. Tree vigorous, upright. A good 

 bearer. Maryland and Virginia. 



Siberian Crab. This is the Pyrus baccata of botanists, a distinct 

 species from all our common apples, which are varieties of the 

 Pyrus malus. The common Red Siberian Crab is very small, 

 a brilliant red on pale yellow. The extreme hardiness of the 

 crab has led to the recent production of many new varieties, 

 varying from an inch and a- half to two inches in diameter, a few 

 of excellent quality, and adapted to cold climates. Among the 

 best are, Marengo, Transcendent, Montreal Beauty, Lady Elgin, 

 Hyslop, and others. Some years will be required to establish 

 their character among so many, especially as hybrids with the 

 common apple are freely produced. They promise much value 

 for the cold regions of the extreme North. 



