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26. PECK'S PLEASANT. 



Fig. 168. 



Tree a moderate and rather compact grower, and good bear- 

 er, but requiring nigh culture. 



Fruit rather large, roundish, flattened ; yellow when ripe, 

 with a blush cheek and a few gray dots. 



Flesh yellowish-white, juicy, tender, and crisp. 



Flavor a fine high subacid. Ripens from November to Feb- 

 ruary, or later. 



27. JONATHAN. 



Tree vigorous, of spreading or drooping habit, and, under 

 high culture, very productive. 



Fruit medium or below, roundish -conical ; clear yellow 

 ground, nearly covered with red of various shades. 



Flesh yellowish- white, sometimes pinkish near the surface ; 

 juicy, and very tender. 



Flavor lively subacid. Ripe from November to February. 



