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jnicy, tender, with an agreeable sub-acid flavor. — Early 

 Winter. Tree vigorous and productive. Cultivated 

 largely at the South. 



DoDiiue (English Red Streak, etc.). — Origin uncer- 

 tain. Medium, oblate; greenish-yellow, Avith stripes and 

 splashes of red in the sun; flesh white, tender, juicy, 

 sprightly, pleasant sub-acid. — Early and Mid-Winter. 

 Tree rapid, vigorous grower, and a very early and abund- 

 ant bearer. It is a popular and profitable Orchard sort in 

 most localities. 



Dutch Mig^nonnc— Origin Holland. Medium, round- 

 ish-oblate; yellow, shaded, striped, and splashed with red; 

 flesh yellowish, tender, juicy, slightly sub-acid. — Early to 

 late Winter. Tree moderately vigorous, upright, spread- 

 ing, hardy and very productive. 



English Russet (Poughkeepsie Russet). — Origin un- 

 known. Medium, roundish, slightly conical ; greenish- 

 yellow, mostly covered with russet; flesh yellowish-white, 

 pleasant, mild sub-acid. — Late Winter. Tree a moderate, 

 erect grower, forming a straight, upright, round head, 

 very productive. A profitable variety. 



Esopus Spitzenburgh. — Origin New York. Above 

 medium to large, oblong-roundish; yellow, mostly covered 

 with rich red ; flesh yellow, crisp, juicy, rich, brisk aro- 

 matic flavor. — Mid to late AVinter. Tree a healthy but 

 not strong grower, a good but not early bearer. One of 

 the very best for dessert. 



Fallawater (Tulpehocken, etc.).— Origin Pennsyl- 

 vania. Very large, round ; yellowish-green, dull red 

 shade in the sun ; flesh greenish-white, juicy, tender, 

 pleasant sub-acid. — Mid- Winter. Tree a very strong, 

 rather irregular grower, productive. A popular market 

 sort in many sections. It has many synonyms. 



Fall Queen (Haas). — Origin Missouri. Large, flat, 

 ribbed, or quartered; yellowish-green, streaked and nearly 



