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some dark clouded spots ; the flesh firm, of a 

 brisk and high flavour. It bears young and 

 most abundantly, and ripens in September. 



No. 18. KilhamHilL 

 Originated on the farm of Doctor Kilham, 

 in Wenham, Essex county, Mass. ; the size is 

 sometimes large, the form round, a little oblong ; 

 the skin yellow, striped with red ; the flesh is 

 yellow and high flavored, but soon becomes 

 dry ; it bears young and constantly, and ripens 

 from September to November. The tree is 

 of a spreading but not regular form, and may 

 be known by small warts or protuberances on 

 the bark. 



No. 19. Ly scorn. 



This apple originated in Southborough, 

 Mass. ; it is of medium size, rather oblong, 

 and very regular ; the skin dull red with 

 greenish yellow. The flesh is not high fla- 

 vored, but of a peculiarly mild and agreeable 

 taste. It bears well ; ripens in October, and 

 will sometimes keep till January. 



No. 20. Porter. 

 Originated on the farm of the Rev. Samuel 



