358 SELECT VATilETJES OF FEUIT?. 



with light and dark red on the sunny side- flesh white, 

 rather coarse, juicy, pleasant, mild, sub-acid with a ])c- 

 culiar si)icy flavor. — Early Winter. Tree vigorous and 

 very hardy. 



Yellow Bellflower. — Origin New Jersey. Large, ob- 

 long, slightly conical; lemon-yellow, usually with a blush 

 in sun exposures; flesh breaking, tender, juicy, sprightly, 

 sharp sub-acid. — Early to late Winter. Tree moderately 

 vigorous, forming a spreading, rather drooping head, not 

 an early but abundant bearer. 



Yellow IVewtown Pippin. — Above medium to large, 

 roundish-oblate; greenish, becoming quite yellow when 

 fully ripe; flesh firm, crisp, juicy, with a rich, high 

 flavor. — Late Winter. Tree a moderate grower, recpiiring 

 a rich soil, when it is productive and profitable. 



York Imperial (Johnson's Fine Wintee). — Supposed 

 origin Pennsylvania. Medium, oblate; whitish, shaded 

 with crimson; flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy, mild 

 sub-acid, with a pleasant flavor. — Mid- Winter. Tree 

 moderately vigorous, productive. Very popular in South- 

 ern Pennsylvania. 



CLASS IV. — APPLES FOR OENAMENT OR PRESERVING. 



The Siberian Crabs are beautiful little fruits, varying 

 in size from an inch to an inch and a half in diameter. 

 They are much esteemed for preserving, and as orna- 

 mental trees, Avhether in blossom or loaded with theii 

 brilliantly-colored fruit, they merit a place in the smallest 

 garden. In extensive grounds they may be jilanted in 

 groups, producing a fine effect. 



Briers Sweet. — Origin Wisconsin. Said to be the re- 

 sult of crossing the Siberian Crab with the Bailey apple. 

 Large as Transcendent; pale yellow, splashed with car- 

 mine; flesh, yellowish, crisp, juicy, sweet and rich.— 

 Early Aatumu. 



