Paine s Seedling. 



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PAINE'S SEEDLING. 



This excellent variety was raised by A. W. Paine, Esq., of Bangor, Mc. 

 It is said to be a chance seedling, possessing several excellent qualities, 

 on account of which it has been regarded with favor. The fruit is from 

 medium to large size, oval in shape ; skin a beautiful golden-yellow marbled 

 and spotted with red, with a thin white bloom ; stem three-fourths of an 



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inch to an inch long, rather stout, and nearly straight, set in a slight, 

 one-sided depression, with a small lip ; suture slight ; the flesh is yellow, 

 and though somewhat coarse, rich, sweet, and fine flavored, nearly equal 

 to the w^ell-known Jefferson, though unfortunately, like the M'Laughlin, 

 which originated in the same neighborhood, the flesh adheres to the stone. 

 Ripens last of August, or first of September, and keeps well ; it having 

 been on exhibition this year the 20th of September. 



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