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and, in its native soils, we have seen it twelve inches in circum- 

 ference, and of a deep golden yellow colour. It is one ef the 

 finest flavoured apples in America, and deserves extensive cul- 

 tivation, in all favourable positions, though it does not succeed 

 well in damp or cold soils. 



Fig. 55. Swaar. 



Fruit large, regularly formed, roundish. Skin greenish-yel- 

 low when first gathered, but when entirely ripe, of a fine, dead 

 gold colour, dotted with numerous distinct brown specks, and 

 sometimes faintly marbled with gray russet on the side, and 

 round the stalk. Stalk slender, three fourths of an inch long, 

 inserted in a very round cavity. [Sometimes this cavity is par- 

 tially closed.] Calyx small, greenish, set in a shallow basin 

 scarcely plaited. Flesh yellowish, fine grained, tender, with 

 an exceedingly rich, aromatic flavour, and a spicy smell. Core 

 small. The trees bear fair crops, and the fruit is in season 

 from December to March. 



155. STURMER BIPPIN. Thomp. 



This is a new English variety, of the very highest reputation. 

 We have just received trees, but we have, for the following de- 

 scription, the high authority of Mr. Thompson. Fruit of middle 

 size, short, conical. Skin yellowish-green, and brownish red ; 

 flesh firm, with a brisk, rich flavour. The tree is healthy, and 

 a good bearer, and the fruit retains its flavour and briskness till 

 midsummer. 



