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SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY. 



plump; flesh yellow, tender, juicy, aromatic, rich very mild subacid, 

 almost sweet, very good to best. September, November. 



Fall Wine. 



Fall Winesap. A Western variety ; origin unknown ; tree an 

 early and abundant bearer, tree of strong growth, moderately spread- 

 ing, somewhat drooping with age. 



Fruit medium; form conical; surface yellow with pale blush ; dots 

 distinct, numerous, yellowish, large; cavity deep, narrow, regular, 

 acuminate, trace of russet in bottom; stem medium; basin wavy, 

 abrupt; calyx closed; segments erect convergent. Core closed; cells 

 ovate, entire; tube funnel-shaped; stamens marginal; seeds short, 

 plump; flesh yellowish white, juicy, firm, fine-grained, pleasant rich 

 subacid, good. October, December. 



Fameuse (Snow). Origin probably in the French settlements on 

 the St. Lawrence River from seed brought from France between 1600 

 and 1650. It was first propagated largely from seeds, and although it 

 reproduces itself in this manner quite closely, many have proven suffi- 

 ciently distinct to be propagated under separate names. The apples 

 of the Fameuse type are discussed by Prof. F. A. Waugh in Vermont 

 Experiment Station Bui. No. 83. Tree moderately vigorous, spreading, 

 round-topped, an early bearer, very productive in alternate years. 



