(& THE APPLE. 



spread with rich red, dotted with yellow russet spots ; stem, long, slender ; 

 cavity, regular, open, rather deep ; calyx, small ; basin, abrupt, furrowed , 

 flesh, yellow, crisp, juicy, sub-acid, of flavor closely allied to Esopus Spit- 

 zenberg ; core, open, hollow, regular form ; seeds, large. November to 

 February. 



DANVER'S WINTER SWEET. 



Epse's Sweet 



American. Tree, vigorous, spreading, shoots yellowish, yearly produc- 

 tive ; valuable winter fruit for baking or stock. 



Size, medium ; form, roundish oblong ; color, dull yellow, with orange 

 blush, and small russet specks ; stem, slender, inclining to one side ; calyx, 

 small, woolly; basin, shallow, rather narrow; flesh, yellow, firm, sweet; 

 core, large, open ; seeds, ovate pointed, dark rich brown. December to 

 April. 



DRAP D'OR. 



Yrai Drap d'Or, I Bay Apple, 



Early Summer Pippin, of some, \ Bonne du MaL 



This is, by some, said to be identical with " Cooper." We do not yet so 

 recognize it. Tree, strong grower, wide, broad foliage, moderate bearer. 

 Size, large; form, roundish, flattened ; color, dull yellow or gold color, with 

 distinct brown or russet specks; stem, short; cavity, wide, open; calyx, 

 small, half closed ; basin, shallow, plaited ; flesh, yellowish white, mild, 

 sub-acid, not fine-grained, tender, juicy, well flavored ; core, with open, 

 hollow capsules ; seeds, short, ovate, dark reddish brown. August t 

 October. 



