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apple : unequaled, indeed, in this respect. Tree very 

 large and straight, with long, upright branches. 



HOESE APPLE, a synonynie of Fall Queen, which see. 



Horse Apple, of T. Y. Petticolas. "Not approved." — 

 Trans. Ohio Pom. Society. 



Howard. 



Eemarks. — Eegarded a^s very good by the National 

 Pom. Society. Beautiful and excellent, North and East. 



Huhhardston Kon-such. or Sutton, etc. Color, yellow 

 ground, striped witli rich red; form, roundish ovate; size, 

 1 ; use, table and kitchen ; qualit}', 2 ; season, October to 

 June. 



Eemarks. — Very like Baldwin and Ecd Canada, but 

 larger. Worthy of orchard culture in suitable places, 

 but not in Southern Ohio. It ripens, here, too soon, 

 and drops badly. Is too coarse for table or dessert. 

 Baldwin has been widely distributed under this name. 

 The tree is spreading and productive. 



Jack Apple, or Early Jack. Color, deep brown, with 

 green spots. 



Eemarks. — When ripe the fruit is almost white, very 

 juicy, and of such an undecided sweet and sour, that it 

 can not be said to be either. 



Jersey Black. 



Eemarks. — "Little known, and of little value." — Trans. 

 Ohio Pom. Society. 



Jersey Red Streak, of Mr. Springer. "Not approved." — 

 Trans, Ohio Pom. Society. 



