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with a fine bloom : stem, short ; cavity, open, regular, with little russet , 

 calyx, large, segments in divisions, short, half erect ; basin, broad, shal- 

 low, furrowed ; flesh, greenish yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, sweet superior 

 to llamsdell's or Danvers' Sweeting; core, medium, or rather small, com- 

 pact centre, slightly hollow ; seeds, ovate, oblong pyriform. November 

 to March. 



There is another Sweet Romanite grown in the Western States, which 

 is oblong ; stem, long and slender : core, light yellow, striped with red ; 

 flesh, more yellow and dry an inferior or unworthy variety. 



There is also a Sweet Nonsuch grown, which is flat, with slender stem ; 

 cavity, deep, light red on pale yellow ; flesh, white, sweet, dry, and tough : 

 inferior. 



SWERT PIPPIN. 



Hog Island. 



American. Tree, good grower, productive. Fruit, large, roundish 

 conical or angular : yellow, shaded and striped with red ; stem, short ; 

 calyx, closed ; basin, small, furrowed ; flesh, yellowish, tender, crisp, juicy, 

 sub-acid j '' very good ;" core, large. November to March. 



SWERT RAMBO. 



From Berks Co., Pa. Fruit, medium, roundish oblate ; yellow with 

 shades of red. large gray dots ; stem, slender ] cavity, deep, russeted : calyx, 

 closed ; basin, deep, open ; core, small ; flesh, yellowish, rich, sugary } 

 " very good." November, January. 



SYLVESTER. 



Originated at Lyons, N. Y. Growth, upright, vigorous, productive. 

 Fruit, medium size, roundish color, yellowish white, red cheek in sun, 

 occasionally net work of russet ; flesh, white, crisp, tender, fine-grained, sub- 

 acid, negative but pleasant flavor. October. 



TETOFSKT. 



A Russian variety. Trees, very stout and upright growth ; leaves larga 



