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crisp, and of a peculiarly rich flavor. Ripe from November to 

 February. An excellent table fruit. 



Newton Pippin. There are two varieties of this prince of 

 fruits, the Yellow and the Green, differing in color, very much 

 alike in form, though the Yellow appears to be a little flatter 

 than the Green. Fruit medium size, round, obscurely ribbed 

 towards the eye. of a dull yellow-green, with a brownish blush 

 on one side, slightly covered with brown dots. Flesh firm. 

 yellowish-white, very crisp, juicy, having an exceedingly pecu 

 liar rich flavor. For eating or cooking it has as yet no equal. 

 In use from November to May, retaining all its aroma till the 

 last. A native of Long Island, where the original tree, I be- 

 lieve, still exists. It requires a rich, loamy soil. 



Lady Apple. A very popular variety, introduced from 

 France, and is generally cultivated as a leading Winter fruit 

 which it produces in clusters. The tree is of an elegant, up- 

 right, strong growth. Fruit small, regularly round, though 

 rather flattened ; color bright yellow, with a lively dark red 

 cheek. Flesh white, tender, juicy and crisp. A valuable 

 market variety, in use from December to April. 



Tewksbury Winter Blush. A handsome American fruit, 

 not equalled for long keeping by any other sort. A great 

 bearer and of good growth. Fruit of medium size, round, flat 

 form ; skin smooth, yellow, with a bright red cheek. Flesh 

 jellowish-white, juicy, and well flavored. In use from Janu- 

 ary to July. 



CIDER APPLES. Winesap is a great bearer, grows freely 

 though rather straggling, and is extensively grown in the 

 sandy soils of New Jersey. Fruit medium size, roundish, yel- 

 low, almost entirely covered with dull red. Flesh yellow, firm, 

 crisp, juicy, and high flavored. A Winter fruit. 



Harrison. A handsome growing tree of New Jersey, of tho 

 very highest character as a Cider Apple, producing large 

 crops. Fruit medium size, round-oval; yellow, with rough, 

 black specks. Flesh yellow, rich flavor. Ripe in November 



