AMERICAN HOME GARDEN. 



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Flavor high, aromatic, rich subacid. Ripens from October 

 to December. 



17. FAMEUSE. 



Fig. 159. 



Tree of only moderate vigor, with dark shoots ; rather spread- 

 ing ; with good soil and culture it bears well. It is suited to 

 northern latitudes. 



Fruit medium or below, fair,, roundish ; greenish - yellow, 

 streaked and blotched with vari9us red. 



Flesh very white and tender. 



Flavor light acid, with some perfume. Ripens from Octo- 

 ber to December. 



18. MOTHER (Fig. 160). 



Tree of moderate growth, bearing well and constantly. 



Fruit medium or above, roundish, oblong, or conical ; rich 

 red upon yellow, with deeper red on portions of the sunny side. 



Flesh yellow, tender, and juicy. 



Flavor of a mild subacid, sugary character, rich and spicy. 

 Ripens from October to January. 



