322 AMERICAN HOME GARDEN. 



Tree of strong, free growth, and an abundant bearer. 



Fruit medium to large, roundish to roundish-conical, irreg- 

 ular, and very variable in form, often becoming angular ; green- 

 ish-yellow, nearly covered with dull red, and somewhat rus- 

 seted. 



Flesh yellowish, tender, and fine-grained, but not very 

 juicy. 



Flavor mild and agreeable subacid. Ripens from December 

 to March, or later. 



43. NORTHERN SPY. 

 Fig. 185. 



Tree of rapid and rather erect growth, with stout, spotted 

 young shoots, making a finely-formed but close head ; and, 

 with high culture and age, bearing fair fruit, and freely. 



Fruit large, roundish - conical, obscurely ribbed ; yellow, 

 nearly covered with streaks of various red or crimson. 



Flesh yellowish-white, tender, juicy. 



Flavor rich, aromatic subacid. Ripens from December to 

 April. 



