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gives to it a clear waxen appearance ; flesh firm, yellow, pale 

 red at tlie stone, and has a poignant rich flavor ; ripens in 

 August and September. 



RED ROMAN, Roman Red. A very excellent Nectarine, of 

 large size ; the skin dark red next the sun, and of a yellowish 

 hue on the other side ; flesh yellowish, but red next the stone ; 

 it abounds with rich juice when fully ripe, in August and 

 September. 



SCARLET NEWINGTON, Late Newington, Sion Hill. This 

 variety is much esteemed, the fruit is large, of a beautiful red 

 color next the sun, and of a fine yellow or amber on the other 

 side ; its quality is excellent, being rich and juicy ; early in 

 September. 



TAWNY NEWINGTON. Fruit large, somewhat ovate ; tawny- 

 colored, marbled with dull red or orange next the sun ; flesh 

 pale yellow, but red at the stone ; very juicy, sugary, and of 

 the most delicious flavor; ripens in August and September. 

 This, in England, is considered one of the best of clingstone 

 Nectarines. 



ORANGE, LEMON, &o. 



ORANGER, CITRONIER. Citrus. 



Notwithstanding this fruit, and also the Lemon and Lime, 

 are attainable at all seasons of the year, by supplies from 

 our Southern States, the West Indies, and the South of Europe, 

 yet the plants are entitled to our notice on account of their 

 being so easily cultivated, and from their affording an orna- 

 ment by exhibiting their fruit the whole of the year. The 

 Orange is generally cultivated as a green-house plant; but 

 may be kept in a light room throughout our severe winters, 

 provided the temperature is not suffered to be below the freez- 

 ing point, 32 degrees. Its recommendations are, handsome 

 evergreen, shining, tree-like form ; most odoriferous flowers, 



