266 SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY 



on the continent in judging fruit, says that he 

 does not commonly use a score-card; but that 

 in close competitions he makes up a scale of 

 points about as follows : 



FORM 2 



The specimens should have the normal char- 

 acter of the variety, and should be nearly uni- 

 form. 



COLOR 2 



Should be bright, clear, and clean, and typical 

 of the variety. 



SIZE 2 



Good size is a sign of high cultivation. 



FREEDOM FROM IMPERFECTIONS 6 



Should not show worm-holes, spots, bruises, 

 or blemishes; the stem should be intact, and 

 the bloom undisturbed. 



Total points 12 



The scale of points for judging fruits, estab- 

 lished by the Massachusetts State Board of 

 Agriculture, and sometimes (but not always) 

 used at county and district fairs, is shown 

 on the following page. 



