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SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY. 



the two varieties by the fruit, but claimed Peter was hardier in tree; 

 the seeds of the Peter are large, broad, and plump, about ten in num- 

 ber; calyx segments connivcnt; tube conical and stamens median. 

 In Wealthy the tube is funnel-shaped; stamens median or basal. 

 Wyman Elliott, of Minneapolis, one of the most prominent members 

 of the Minnesota Horticultural Society, after a careful examination of 

 many specimens finds the Wealthy seeds smaller and more pointed; 

 the Peter seeds larger, broader, less pointed, and a little darker when 

 fully ripe. Even if really distinct, the two varieties are now mixed 

 to a considerable extent. 



Pewaukee. Originated by the late Geo. P. Peffer, Pewaukee, 

 Wis., by crossing Oldenburg with Northern Spy pollen. It does well 

 in the lake section of eastern Wisconsin and has found favor in many 

 States, but has not proven as hardy in the North as was hoped. 

 Tree of strong, vigorous growth, with upright centre, an annual bearer. 



Fruit large, roundish, irregular and variable, angular, often ribbed, 

 unequal, sometimes inclined; surface greenish yellow, striped, splashed 

 and marbled with light and dark red overlaid with thin grayish 

 bloom ; dots few, large, white, suffused, with russet centres; also many 



