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CLASS VI. POUND APPLES. RAMBOS. 

 Size large to very large. 

 Form variable, mostly irregular or unequal, or 



both, mostly round or round-oblate, mostly 



with a single obscure rib. 

 Skin smooth and shining, thick and tough. 

 Core mostly very large and open, but sometimes 



closed. 



There are a great many different Rambos 

 in Europe, many of which have been intro- 

 duced here. There are several " Pound 

 apples " and Rambos native to America also, 

 but which ones might be referred to this 

 group is a matter of considerable doubt. 

 The only well-known variety referred to 

 this class by Dr. Lucas is Alexander. The 

 Rambo of Downing would hardly qualify 

 in this group. 



CLASS VII. RAMBO-REINETTES. 



Size medium to large. 



Form more or less irregular, like the Calvilles, 

 and strongly ribbed about the basin. 



Skin moderately thick, seldom entirely smooth, 

 usually marked with russet, self-colored, or 

 with a blush on the sunny side, never striped. 



Flesh variable, sometimes fine, sometimes coarse- 

 granular, sprightly subacid or sweetish. 



Core mostly with wide cells, open or closed. 



This group includes, according to Dr. 



