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KING (OF TOMPKINS COUNTY) 



Tree: tall, quite vigorous, rather broadly diverging. 



Shoots: long, medium to rather stout, nearly straight, somewhat curved, with 

 medium internodes. Bark: reddish olive — dark oliv^e. Lenticels: rather numer- 

 ous, rather large, roundish, yellowish gray, raised. 



Leaf Blade: medium or above in size, usually considerably folded and reflexed, 

 considerably waved, oval to slightly ovate, medium green, spreading, sometimes 

 drooping. Serrations: quite sharp, of medium size, fairly regular, rather shallow. 

 Surface: somewhat shining, with medium texture and considerable pubescence. 



Prominent Characteristics 



Tail, with long shoots and rather conspicuous lenticels; leaves considerably 

 folded, with sharp, close-set serrations. 



Differs from — 



Baldwin by taller growth; larger lenticels; leaves folded nearer the midrib and 

 more reflex, with more distinct serrations. 



Fall Pippin by less stocky growth, more conspicuous lenticels, and leaves with 

 less sharp serrations. 



