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CANADA EEINETTE. 



Synonyms, numerous. White Pippin ; (erroneously) Yellow Newton Pippin. 

 Fruit. Size, large to extra large ; form, varying, generally roundish flattened, 

 slightly oblique, angular, much ribbed, especially towards the crown or calyx ; 

 color, light greenish yellow, with frequently a faint blush of red on the sun-exposed 

 side ; many small dark green specks, surrounded with light green suffused beneath 

 the skin, slightly russeted ; flesh, yellowish white, juicy, crisp, tender, sharp, sub- 

 acid, sprightly, aromatic ; core, small, compact ; seeds very dark brown, almost 

 black ; season, December to May. Tree. A very strong, vigorous, upright grower 

 while young, forming a large, spreading, open-orchard tree, quite hardy, produc- 

 tive, and profitable. An old French variety, described nearly two centuries ago. 



the ends of the prominent shoots from time to time, as they 

 may be pushing forth to excess. Pinching should be done 

 late enough in the season to prevent after-growth, or should 

 be kept up until such growth is impossible. 



