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THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF FRUITS. 



tree a fair grower and good bearer ; succeeds best on liglit, warm, 

 dry soils. October to Mai'ch. — E. and B. 



116. Tallman Sweeting. — Above medium, 

 roundish; a clear, light yellow, with a dis- 

 tinct brownish line from stem to blossom ; 

 flesh white, firm, rich, very sweet. — Annual 

 Register, 



Tree a great bearer; fruit keeping well; 

 growth rapid, upright, strong, wood dark. 

 November to April. — Elliott. 



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Fig. 21.— Tallman Swebting. 

 117. Winter Peaemain. — Medium size, dull red stripes «n a 

 yellowish ground ; flesh tender, pleasant, and aromatic ; a mod^ral e 

 grower and bearer ; best on warm soils. November to March.— 

 E. and B. 



118. — Wine-Sap. — Fruit medium, ovate, conical; a bright, clear 

 red, stained and spotted with yellow ; juicy, tender, sub-acid. Oc- 

 tober to March. The tree is hardy, an early and very productive 

 bearer, producing fair, fine fruit in all soils ; fine on dry prairies.— 

 Elliott. 



Constant in productiveness, and of fine quality. — iV^. W. F. G. A. 



119. Wine Apple. — (Hay's Winter.)— Large, roundish, slightly 

 flattened ; yellow striped and clouded with bright red ; flesh yel- 

 low, juicy, crisp, and pleasant. A native of Delaware ; succeeds 

 well in many parts of the country. — Barry. 



