The White Astracan is a hardy tree, and a good 

 bearer; but quite a Summer Apple, ripening in 

 August, and keeping only a few days. When 

 newly gathered it is delicious. 



It has been introduced from Russia, where it 

 is cultivated ; it is even said to grow wild about 

 Astracan, a statement which requires confirma- 

 tion. It was first brought into notice by Mr. At- 

 kinson. 



FLOWERS middle-sized, white, dashed with pink, 

 opening early. 



WOOD clear reddish chestnut colour, strong, 

 with very little down. 



LEAVES expanding very early, ovate, taper- 

 pointed, and bluntly serrated, beneath slightly 

 pubescent. STIPULES small, linear-lanceolate. 



FRUIT middle-sized, roundish, angular at the 

 sides, and ribbed at the apex. EYE depressed in 

 a small cavity. STALK thick, and very short. 

 SKIN smooth, greenish white, with a few faint 

 streaks on the sunny side. FLESH snow-white, 

 tender, juicy, crisp, very pleasant and delicate. 



