418 SELECT VARIETIES OF FRUITS. 



De Caradeuc. — Origin the Soutliern States. Fruit 

 small or medium, roundish-oblate ; skin pale yellow, 

 waxy looking, with a brownish-red cheek ; flesh juicy, 

 sweet ; cling. — July. Supposed to be a hybrid between 

 the Chickasaw and a European variety. Said to be a 

 valuable early market variety at the South. 



Lanjs^don. — Origin Illinois. Fruit small or medium, 

 round, like a large cherry ; skin dark red, thick, an(i 

 tough ; flesh firm, flavor medium. — Eipens late in Oc- 

 tober. Tree a moderate grower. 



Miner, — Origin Pennsylvania. Fruit medium^ oblong, 

 pointed ; skin deep red, thick; flesh soft, juicy, vinous, 

 adheres to the stone. — Eipens late in October. Tree 

 vigorous. 



IVewman. — Fruit medium, roundish-oval; skin a beau- 

 tiful glossy-red color, with a delicate, purple bloom; flesh 

 juicy, melting, vinous. — Commences to ripen early in 

 October, and continues through the month. Tree vig- 

 orous, hardy, and productive. Eanks next in value to 

 the Wild Uoose. 



Weaver. — Origin Iowa. Said to be of value for the 

 West and extreme Kortli on account of its hardiness. 



Wild Goose. — Origin unknown. A variety of the 

 Chickasaw. Fruit medium, oval; skin bright vermilion- 

 red; flesh yellow, juicy, sweet; cling. — Eipens the latter 

 part of July and first of August. Tree vigorous and 

 productive. Valuable on account of its earliness and 

 beauty. 



