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or irregular ; yellow, covered with stripes and shadings of light 

 and dark red, mingled with russet spots or streaks. 



Flesh yellowish-white, fine-grained, tender, firm, and juicy. 



Flavor subacid, with a vinous sprightliness, and some aro- 

 ma. Ripens from November to last of February, or later. 



33. RHODE ISLAND GREENING. 

 Fig. 175. 



Tree of fine, strong growth, often crooked while young, but 

 forming a fine spreading, symmetrical head ; hardy, and bear- 

 ing heavy crops of perfect fruit. 



Fruit above medium, often large, round, very slightly coni- 

 cal ; skin rough, with spots of semi-russet ; green, becoming 

 dull yellow when perfectly ripe. 



Flesh yellowish, tender, crisp, breaking, and juicy. 



Flavor clear, sprightly, rich acid. Ripens from November 

 to March. 



34. YELLOW BELLE FLEUR. 



Tree thrifty, rather upright, with yellowish young shoots ; 

 a fair bearer, requiring good soil and a rather warm climate. 



