AMERICAN HOME GARDEN. 



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and nigR-flavored ; in opposite conditions often worthless. It 

 is suited to warm soils and locations. Ripens from middle of 

 September to October. 



13. HEATHCOT. 



Fig. 238. 



Tree upright, thrifty, and hardy, with reddish-brown shoots. 

 An abundant bearer. 



Fruit medium, obovate or slightly rounded ; greenish-yel- 

 low, with considerable thin russet. Flesh white, buttery, rath- 

 er juicy and melting. 



Flavor vinous, sprightly, and perfumed. Ripens last of 

 September. 



This fruit, which originated in Massachusetts less than half 

 a century ago, though not of the very highest quality, is valu- 

 able for garden or orchard culture. 



