The Ben Dazis Af-ple^ 



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THE BEN DAVIS APPLE. 



This variety, though in quahty ranking only as good^ is found so 

 profitable as a market apple in the west and south-west, that it is more 

 sought after and planted than any other. Having been long cultivated 

 under the name of Xew York Pippin, it was stipposed to be of eastern 

 origin ; but it is more probably a native of Kentucky, as very old trees 

 are found there, from which it is propagated by suckers. 



Le.\ Davis Apple. 



The tree is healthy and vigorous, of spreading form, bearing early 

 and abundantly, and growing to a large size. Fruit large ; form regu- 

 lar conical ; stem slender, sunk in a deep, narrow cavity ; calyx open, 

 in a rather deep basin of moderate width, slightly plaited ; color pale 

 yellow, mottled with red towards the sun, and streaked and clouded 

 with deeper red ; skin smooth and glossy ; flesh white, tender, mod- 

 erately juicy, of mild, sub-acid flavor, but not rich ; core rather large, 

 with narrow cells ; seeds plump and brown. 



It is planted only for market and cooking, as its qualit\- is not such as 

 to adapt it for family gardens. Blooming late in the spring, it is not 



