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SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY. 



Koslov (Koslov Morello). Large, round, pointed at apex; color 

 dark red, turning black at maturity; stalk one and one-half inches 



Hortense. 



long, in slight cavity; suture a mere trace. Flesh red, and dark 

 red when fully mature, tender, juicy, acid, but milder when fully ripe; 

 of the Vladimir type. Russia. " 



Late Duke. Large, obtuse heart-shaped; color dark handsome 

 red when fully ripe; stalk one to one and one-half inches long, in 

 shallow cavity. Flesh lightly colored, subacid, but not rich in flavor. 

 Season, very late. Starred in a dozen States. Duke. 



Lancaster. Medium, roundish, heart-shaped, regular; suture 

 very slight; color bright red; stalk long, slender, in medium smooth 

 cavity. Flesh half tender, juicy, sweet, with a sprightly pleasant 

 flavor. Ripens in June in Pennsylvania, where it originated. 



Late Kentish. Size medium to small, round, somewhat flattened; 

 color darker red than Early Richmond, when fully ripe; stem one to 



