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11. JERSEY SWEETING. 



Fig. 153. 



Tree of strong growth while young, making a rather up- 

 right, compact, rounded head, and bearing abundantly. Not 

 a long-lived tree. 



Fruit medium, roundish, conical, greenish -yellow, with 

 blush cheek, or striped. 



Flesh whitish, tender, and juicy. 



Flavor high, rich, and sweet. Ripening through August 

 and September. 



12. MAIDEN'S BLUSH. 



Tree of pretty strong spreading growth, and an abundant 

 bearer. 



Fruit somewhat above medium, flattened, or nearly cheese 

 form ; clear light yellow, with a brilliant blush cheek. 



Flesh white, crisp, very tender and juicy. 



Flavor moderately acid. Ripens from August to October. 



The Maiden's Blush so nearly resembles in appearance and 

 character the Hawthornden, a favorite Scotch apple, that it is 



