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sources of extensive and minute information. Those who 

 are not satisfied with the abridged descriptions, are 

 referred to works more strictly pomological ; such as 

 '''■ Dawning' s Fruit and Fruit Trees^'' '-'•Thomases Amer- 

 ican Fruit Caltuiist,^^ ^''Ilovey's Fruits of America f 

 besides, Hoveifs Monthly Magazine^ The Horticulturist^ 

 Genesee Farmer^ and other periodicals, where all new and 

 rare fruits are noticed and described. 



FIRST DIVISION.— KERNEL FRUIT— APPLES, PEARS AND 

 QUINCES. 



Section 1. — Select Apples. 



class i. suiqiek apples. 



1. A7nerican Summer Pearmain. — Medium size, oblong, 

 skin smooth, red and yellow; tender, juicy and rich. 

 Tree a slow, but erect and handsome grower; bears early 

 and abundantly; one of the best in nearly all parts of the 

 country. — September. 



2. Astrachan^ Red. — Large, roundisli, nearly covered 

 with deep crimson, and a thick bloom like a plum ; juicy, 

 rich, acid ; one of the most beautiful apples. The tree is a 

 vigorous grower with large foliage, and a good bearer. — 

 Kussian. — August. 



3. Benoni. — Medium size, round, red; flesh tender, 

 juicy and rich ; a good bearer and strong iipright grower. 

 — From Massachusetts. — August. 



4. Boug\ Large Sweet (Large yellow bough of Down- 

 ing). — Large, pale yellow, sweet, rich flavored. Tree a 

 moderate, compact grower, and abundant bearer. — Aug. 



5. Bevan^s Favorite. — A new Jersey apple, where it is 

 esteemed as one of the best of its season. Medium size, 

 roundish striped, sub-acid and good. — August. 



6. Bohanan. — A very delicious high-flavord apple 



