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peculiarly marked with round, white spots, of about an eighth of an inch 

 in size ; stem, half an inch long, fleshy ; calyx, open, in a smooth, green- 

 ish yellow basin ; flesh, white ; flavor, brisk acid. November to February 



HOLLAND PIPPIN. 



Reinette d'Holland, 



Summer Pippin, French Pippin, of some* 



Tree, resembles Fall Pippin, with which it is often confounded, but 

 from which it is distinct. It is esteemed for cooking, for which it is fitted 

 in August, but we think surpassed by Gravenstein. We refer for descrip- 

 tion to Fall Pippin, with this difference, more regular round, stem shorter, 

 cavity not as deep, more broad and open ; calyx smaller, and basin not as wide. 



HOUSUM'S RED. 



From Berks County, Pa. Large, oblong, compressed at the sides ; skin, 

 red, in stripes, yellow at base ; stem, short, thick ; cavity, narrow, not 

 deep, slightly russeted ; basin, moderately deep, plaited ; flesh, fine tex- 

 ture, tender, with delightful aroma ; " very good/ 7 at least. October to 

 February. (W. D. B.) 



HOWE'S RUSSET. 



Origin. Shrewsbury, Mass. Very much resembles Roxbury Russet, and 

 a$ be 'seedling of it. Fruit, large, oblate, often conic, angular ; skin, 

 greenish yellow, mostly covered with russet, and generally with a bronzed 

 cheek; stalk, short, inserted in a broad cavity; calyx, partially closed ; 

 basin, abrupt, uneven; flesh, yellowish, compact, brisk vinous flavor, 

 January to May. (Downing.) 



