JEFFERIES. 



Synonyms 



C Longitudinal diameter, 2i inches. 

 Size of Fruit Medium. < 



( Transverse diameter, 3 inches. 



Form Roundish, oblate, inclining to conic. 



Skin With light and dark crimson on a yellow ground. 



Stem i to I inch long, slender, inserted in a deep open, slightly russeted cavity. 



Calyx Medium, segments woolly, nearly closed, set in a deep basin. 



Core Medium. 



Seed Dark brown, roundish, rather large. 



Flesh Yellowish white, tender, juicy. 



Flavor Very pleasant. 



Quality" Best." 



Maturity September. 



Leaf 3 by II, including petiole, which is i by T 'B. 



Wood Young shoots greenish brown, buds mealy. 



Growth Moderate, upright. 



HISTORY, ETC. 



The Jefferies is' a native of Pennsylvania, and originated on the premises of 

 Mr. Isaac Jefferies, Newlin Township, Chester County. It is a constant and 

 abundant bearer. 



The premium offered by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for the best 

 seedling apple exhibited in 1848, was awarded to this variety, which was named 

 by the Committee, the " Jefferies," after the originator. 



