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15. LODGE. 

 Fig. 240. 



Tree upright, of moderate growth, forming naturally a per- 

 fectly symmetrical' " model" head, through which the fruit 

 hangs singly. Young shoots light brown, with gray specks ; 

 short jointed. Bears well annually, even while quite young. 

 Requires warm soil and care north of latitude 40. Fruit 

 of medium size (the figure is small), variable, generally pyri- 

 form, a little one - sided, but sometimes angular or ribbed; 

 greenish, covered with clear brown russet. ' 



Flesh white, very juicy, melting, and vinous ; when fully 

 ripe, excellent. South of New York it matures thoroughly, and 

 stands deservedly high. Ripens about the last of September. 



