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No. 2. Early Bough. 

 This is a large handsome apple, the form 

 sometimes oblong, the skin a pale yellow, of- 

 ten with a bright red tinge, the flesh sweet 

 and tender ; it is a good bearer, and deserves 

 extensive cultivation. Ripe in August. 



No. 3. American Red Juneating. 

 This apple is of medium size, oblong ; the 

 skin is a beautiful red, slightly streaked and 

 mixed w r ith yellow ; the flesh is rich, spright- 

 ly and good ; the tree is of upright growth ; 

 it bears well and ripens in August. Although 

 it bears the name of American Red Juneating, 

 we have strong doubts of its having origina- 

 ted in this country ; we think it may be the 

 Striped Juneating of Ronald. 



No. 4. Summer Queen. 

 A large oblong apple, striped with red on a 

 yellow ground ; the flesh is yellow, very high 

 flavored, and excellent. The tree is of vigor- 

 ous growth, a great bearer. Ripe in August. 



No. 5. Early Red Margaret. 

 A middle sized apple ; the shape round, 

 somewhat flat ; the skin a greenish yellow, 



