280 SELECT VARIETIES OF FRUITS. 



of Kentucky, Koiindish, or inclining to oval, deep yellow. 

 "Very tender, sprightly and fine. — Angust to October. 



7. Caroline Red June. — A very early and good apple, 

 cultivated considerably in Michigan, "Wisconsin, &c. 

 About as large as the Smnmer Queen. Have seen good 

 sj)ecimens from Kalamazoo. 



8. Early Harvest. — Medium to large size, round, pale 

 yellow, rich sub-acid. Tree a moderate grower, but erect 

 and handsome, and a good bearer. — Last of July to Aug. 



9. Early Strawberry. — Medium size, smooth and fair, 

 mostly covered with deep red; tender, almost melting, 

 with a mild, fine flavor. Tree a moderate, erect grower, 

 and a good bearer; a beautiful and excellent variety for 

 both orchard and garden. — Middle to end of August. 



10. Early Joe. — A beautiful and delicious, small sized, 

 deep red apple. Tree rather a slow, but upright grower, 

 and a most profuse bearer ; originated in Ontario County, 

 N. Y. — Last of August. 



11. Early Chandler. — Medium size, roundish, striped, 

 good quality. Originated in Connecticut, but is exten- 

 sively cultivated in some parts of Ohio, where it succeeds 

 well. The tree is vigorous and erect. — August and Sept. 



12. Early Pennock. — This variety is quite popular in 

 some districts of Ohio, and very little known elsewhere. 

 It is described as a magnificent, large, conical, yellow and 

 red apple, ripening there the middle of August. 



13. Garretsonh Early. — ^Medium size, greenish yellow 

 tender, juicy and j^leasant. Tree vigorous, very produc- 

 tive, and bears young. IS'oticed first in Hovey's Magazine, 

 September, 1848. Supposed to have originated in ]^ew 

 Jersey ; not much disseminated. — July and August. 



14. Golden Sweeting. — Large, roundish, pale yellow, a 

 very fair, fine, sweet apple. Tree a strong grower, spread- 

 ing and irregular ; a good bearer. — August. 



15. Kesioich Codlin. — Large, oblong, pale yellow, acid. 



