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9. BLACK EAGLE (Fig. 204). 



Tree vigorous, spreading ; young shoots quite stout. 

 Fruit medium or above ; deep purple or black. 

 Flesh purple, tender, juicy, and rich. 

 Ripens beginning of July. 



10. DOWNTON (Fig. 205). 

 Tree of moderate growth, making a round head. 

 Fruit large, roundish, regular; creamy, and very clear; 

 stained and dotted with red on the sunny side. 

 Flesh light yellow, tender, fine, and rich. 

 Ripens early in July. 



Fig. 204. 



Fig. 205. 



Fig. 206. 



Black Eagle. 



Downton. 



Downer's Late. 



11. DOWNER'S LATE (Fig. 206). 

 Tree of moderate vigor, somewhat spreading. 

 Fruit medium or below ; light clear red, veined with amber. 

 Flesh tender, sweet, and excellent. Ripens early in July. 



