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rather firm, juicy, aromatic sub-acid. Early to late Winter. 

 Tree a hardy, vigorous, upright grower, and good bearer ; 

 extremely valuable for orchard or garden. 



Cooper's Market (REDLING). Origin probably New 

 Jersey. Medium, oblate, conic ; yellow, shaded and striped 

 with red ; flesh white, tender, brisk sub-acid. Late Win- 

 ter. A good keeper. Tree hardy, vigorous, upright, 

 productive ; considerably grown in Western New York. 



Cllllasaga. Origin North Carolina. Medium to large, 

 roundish ; yellowish, shaded and striped with dark red ; 

 flesh yellowish, firm, moderately juicy, mild sub-acid. 

 Early to late Winter. Tree a good grower and pro- 

 ductive. 



Dominc (ENGLISH RED STREAK, etc.). Origin uncer- 

 tain. Medium size, oblate ; greenish yellow, with stripes 

 and splashes of red in sun ; flesh white, tender, juicy, 

 sprightly, pleasant sub-acid. Early and mid Winter. 

 Tree rapid, vigorous grower, and a very early and abund- 

 ant bearer. It is a popular and profitable orchard sort in 

 most localities. 



Dutch Mignonne* Origin Holland. Medium size, 

 roundish, oblate ; yellow, shaded, striped, and splashed 

 with red; flesh yellowish, tender, juicy, slightly sub-acid. 

 Early to late Winter. Tree moderately vigorous, up- 

 right, spreading, hardy and very productive. 



English Russet (POUGHKEEPSIE RUSSET). Origin un- 

 known. Medium size, roundish, slightly conical ; green- 

 ish yellow, mostly covered with russet ; flesh yellowish 

 white, pleasant, mild sub-acid. Late Winter. Tree a 

 moderate, erect grower, forming a straight, upright, round 

 head, very productive ; a profitable variety. 



Esopus Spitzenburgh, Origin New York. Size, 

 above medium to large, oblong, roundish ; yellow, mostly 

 covered with rich red ; flesh yellow, crisp, juicy, rich, 

 brisk aromatic flavor. Mid to late Winter. Tree a 



