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PORTER 



Tree; only moderately vigorous, rather broadly diverging. 



Shoots, medium in length, rather slender, nearly straight, with little to mod- 

 erate curvature and medium internodes. Bark: reddish olive — olive. Lenticels: 

 medium in number, small, roundish or oval, yellowish gray, nearly even. 



Leaf Blade: rather small, slightly folded, straight or slightly reflexed, generally 

 even, oval, medium green, spreading. Serrations; very sharp, rather small, 

 very regular, quite distinct. Surface: moderately shining, rather smooth, with 

 little pubescence. 



Prominent Characteristics 



Moderately vigorous growth, yellowish bark, rather small oval leaves, finely 

 and sharply serrated. 



Porter is quite distinct from other varieties. 



