the stalk, and covered with a pale white bloom. Stalk rather 

 short and deeply inserted. Calyx set in a slight basin, f which is 

 sometimes a little irregular. Flesh quite white, crisp, moderate- 

 ly juicy, with an agreeable, rich, acid flavor." — Jl. J. Downing. 



"Sweet Bough, August Sweeting,, Bough, Yellow Bough. — 

 Large; roundish-conical; smooth, greenish-yellow; stem rath- 

 er slender, in a deep narrow cavity; calyx medial, deeply 

 sunk; flesh whitish, very tender, juicy, of a rich, sprightljt, sac- 

 charine flavor. During August. Good grower, good and con- 

 stant bearer. Throughout the country the best early sweet apple 

 known. Hardy, and adapted to various climates and soils. Na- 

 tive."—^. fV. Cole. 



"Early Strawberry Apple. — American Red Juncating. A 

 beautifuTvariety- which is^said^to have originated in the neighbor- 

 hood of New York, and appears in the markets there from July 

 till September. Its sprightly flavor, agreeable perfume, and fine 

 appearance, place it among the very finest summer apples. It is 

 quite distinct from the early Red Margaret, which has no fra- 

 grance, and a short stem. 



Fruit roundish, narrowing towards the eye. Skin smooth and 

 fair, finely striped and stained with bright and dark red, on yel- 

 lowish or white ground. Stalk an inch and a half long rather 

 slender and uneven, inserted in a deep cavity. Calyx rather 

 small, in a shallow, narrow basin. Flesh white, slightly tinged 

 with red next the skm, tender, sub-acid, and very sprightly and 

 brisk in flavor, with an agreeable aroma." — Dotvning. 



''Porter. — Large; oblong-ovate; smooth, rich yellow, a dull 

 blush in the sun; stem medial, in a rather narrow, deep cavity; 

 calyx large, open, in a rather narrow, deep basin: flesh tolerably 

 ficie and tender, very juic/, of a rich, excellent, slightly acid fla- 

 vor. For cooking and the dessert. September and into October. 

 A good grower and great bearer. The principal September ap- 

 ple in the Boston market. It also succeeds well in the Middle 

 States, and in the West. Generally yields about twice as much 

 in even as in odd years. By Rev, S. Porter, Sherburne, Ms." — 

 Cole. / 



"Gravenstein. — Fruit large, about three inches and a half in 

 diameter, broadest at the base, generally flattened, sometimes 

 rather oblong, wilh angles which terminate in the crown. Eye 

 rather wide, sunk in^a deep hollow, surrounded by several project- 

 ing folds or knobs. Stalk very short, deeply inserted. Skin 

 smooth, of a clear yellowish green or straw color, streaked and 

 mottled with red on the sunny side. Flesh pale yellow, crisp, 

 with a highly:flavored vinous juice. A dessert apple, ripening in 

 the autumn, but will keep till April." — Lindley. 



"Jewett's 'R,ETf,JVodhead. — Medial; flattish-round; bright dark 

 red, very little greenish yellow; very short stem, in a very shal- 

 low cavity; small calyx in a slight basin; flesh yellowish, remark- 



