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AMERICAN HUME GARDEN. 



Fruit large, variable, obovate or oval pyriform ; golden yel- 

 low when fully ripe, with russet dots, and sometimes a faint 

 blush cheek. 



Flesh white, juicy, and buttery. 



Flavor varying ; at its best, rich, aromatic, and vinous, or 

 slightly subacid. Ripens in October and November. 



30. OSWEGO. 



Fig. 255. 



Tree hardy and vigorous, of rather spreading habit. 



Young shoots reddish-brown, with many distinct gray dots. 

 Bears early and abundantly. 



Fruit medium, roundish obovate ; dull yellowish-green, with 

 spots of thin russet 



Flesh white, melting, and juicy. 



Flavor sprightly, vinous, or almost sweet. Ripens in Octo- 

 ber and November. 



This is a native of Western New York, hardy, very produc- 

 tive, and an early bearer either on pear or quince. 



