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and, like those of the Early Frame, are of a health_v, luxurious habit. The fruit 

 is of full medium size, straight, and well formed ; about six inches in length, 

 and two inches and a half in diameter. Skin deep-green ; prickles white ; flesh 

 white, tender, crispy, and of remarkably fine flavor. As the fruit ripens, the 

 skin gradually becomes paler ; and, when fully ripe, is nearly white, by which 

 peculiarity, in connection with its white spines, the variety is always readily dis- 

 tinguishable. The White-spined is one of the best sorts for the table, and is 



greatly prized by market-men on account of its color, which is never changed 

 to yellow, though kept long after being plucked. It is generally thought to 

 retain its freshness longer than any other variety ; consequently to be well fitted 

 for transporting long distances ; though, on account of its peculiar color, the 

 freshness may be less real than apparent. For the very general dissemination 

 of this variety, the public are, in a great degree, indebted to the late Isaac 

 Rand, Esq., of Boston, whose integrity as a merchant, and whose skill as a prac- 

 tical vegetable cultivator and horticulturist, will be long remembered. 



Eggleston'' s Conqtieror. — "Very prolific, good for forcing, of fine flavor, hardy, 

 and a really useful sort. Specimens have been grown measuring twenty-eight 

 inches in length, nine inches and a half in circumference, and weighing five 

 pounds." 



FhiJiigan'' s Prise. — An old established variety, having been grown in England 

 upwards of thirty years. Length fifteen inches. 



Giant of A7'nstadt. — Lengtli twenty-four inches ; fine rich color, and pro- 

 ductive. 



HendcrsoJi's A'limber One Black-spincd. — Length seventeen inches, straight 

 and even ; color deep and fine. Of a hundred and eighteen varieties fruited at 

 the Chiswick Gardens, England, this proved one of the best. 



Hunter'' s Prolific. — Length eighteen inches. Very crisp, and excellent, but 

 requires more heat than most other varieties. Spines white ; fruit covered with 

 a good bloom, and not liable to turn yellow at the base. 



Improved Sion House. — This variety has received many prizes in England. 

 Not only is it well adapted for the summer crop, but it succeeds remarkably 

 well when grown under glass. 



Irishman. — Length twenty-two to twenty-five inches. Handsome, and 

 excellent for exhibition. 



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