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some ; skin of a pale yellow, nearly white, 

 with a brilliant red on the side exposed to the 

 sun ; the flesh white, very juicy, but not high 

 flavored. It bears very young and most abun- 

 dantly every year ; it is one of the best mar- 

 ket fruits in the fall "and early winter months. 



No. 12. Williams* Favourite Red. 



This apple originated in Roxbury, Mass. : 

 it is of medium size, oblong form ; the skin a 

 bright and deep red ; the flavour pleasant and 

 agreeable. It is a good bearer and a most 

 beautiful fruit ripening in August. 



No. 13. Benoni. 



This fine and beautiful apple was introduc- 

 ed to notice by E. M. Richards, Esq. of Ded- 

 ham. It is of medium size, form round and 

 regular ; the flesh yellow, high flavoured and 

 excellent ; it bears well ; ripens in July and 

 August ; and should be found in every good 

 collection. 



No. 14. Red Doctor Apple. 



A large and handsome fruit, of a flat form ; 

 striped and clouded with red on a yellow 



