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little oblong, tapering to the eye ; the skin 

 smooth, of a light yellow, sometimes with a 

 tinge of red ; the flesh firm, juicy and sweet. 

 The tree is a great bearer, of rapid growth, 

 and is worthy of extensive cultivation. It is 

 in use during the whole winter. 



No. 46. Pickman Pippen. 



This apple is sometimes large, the form 

 round, the skin a light yellow, spotted with 

 black points ; the flesh hard, juicy and good 

 for the table, and excellent for the kitchen, 

 having, when cooked, a most agreeable acid. 

 The tree is of an upright growth, bears abun- 

 dant crops, and the fruit ripens from Decem- 

 ber to March. 



No. 47. Mela Carlo,. 



This apple is of medium size and round 

 form, the skin is of a light yellow, with a 

 bright red cheek next the sun ; the flesh white, 

 tender and good, but not rich. It is a good 

 bearer, and ripens from October to March. In 

 our climate this apple is not so good as in its 

 native country, (Italy.) It is, notwithstand- 

 ing, worthy of cultivation. 



