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these chapters. The Lambert is one of the most 

 striking of these. 



The fruit of the Lambert, as grown in Or- 

 egon, is all that can be desired and the tree is 

 vigorous and productive. Unfortunately, in 

 the East the variety has not maintained its 

 reputation. The fruit as grown here is still of 

 fine quality and produces abundantly, but for 

 some reason is very much inclined to crack. If 

 the weather remains dry during the ripening 

 period everything may be all right, but if a few 

 brief showers appear to give the ground 

 a little extra moisture the Lamberts seem to be 

 unable to contain themselves. 



Late Kentish 



Late Kentish is a very old American variety 

 that was conspicuous in the orchards and 

 around the homes of the first colonies in the 

 Eastern States. It is no longer grown, but 

 some old trees of the variety still remain. It 

 played an important part in our early horticul- 

 ture and although it has been replaced by bet- 

 ter sorts it should not be forgotten. It was 

 called Late Kentish, because at that time it was 

 considered a seedling of Early Richmond which 

 was known among the colonists as Kentish. 

 It ripens about two weeks later than the sup- 

 posed parent sort. 



