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in August, but we think surpassed by Gravenstein. We refer for descrip- 

 tion to Fall Pippin, with this difference, more regular round, stem shorter, 

 cavity not as deep, more broad and open, calyx smaller, and basin not as 

 wide. 



HOUSUM'S RED. 



From Berks county, Pa. Large, oblong, compressed at the sides, skin 

 red in stripes, yellow at base ; stem, short, thick : cavity, narrow, not 

 deep, slightly russeted ; basin, moderately deep, plaited ; flesh, fine tex- 

 ture, tender, with delightful aroma ; " very good" at least. October to 

 February. (W. D. B.) 



HIGH TOP SWEET. 



Summer Sweet, of Ohio, | Sweet June, of Illinois. 



From Plymouth, Mass. Tree, upright, productive ; fruit, medium, 

 roundish, greenish yellow, with greenish white dots ; stem, slender ; 

 calyx, closed ; flesh, yellowish white, tender, juicy, sweet ; " very good." 

 Last of July. 



HUNTER. 



From Delaware Co., Pa. Fruit, medium, roundish, conical, striped and 

 splashed bright red on yellow; stem, slender; cavity, narrow; calyx, 

 small ; basin, deep ; flesh, white tinged with pink, tender, crisp, juicy. 

 October. 



JABEZ SWEET. 



From Middletown, Conn. Fruit, medium, nearly round, pale green, 

 dull red in sun, sweet. October to April. (Hov. Mag.) 



JEFFERSON. 



Tree, good habit, spreading, much grown and esteemed in some parts 

 of Kentucky, from whence we once received specimens in April (after 

 laying in a warehouse during winter), in fine condition. Fruit, medium 

 to large, roundish conical, dull red on yellow, splashed ; stem, slender ; 

 cavity, moderate ; calyx, small, partially closed ; basin, open ; core, com- 

 pact ; seeds, light brown ; flesh, yellowish white, tender, juicy, sub-acid ; 

 almost " best," October to March. 



JEFFERIS. 



From Chester co., Pa. Tree, moderate grower, upright habit, constant, 

 abundant bearer ; fruit, roundish flattened, pale yellow, striped and stained 

 with red, becoming dark in sun, dotted with white spots and russet at 

 stem ; stem, half inch, slender ; cavity, narrow,,deep ; calyx, nearly closed, 

 woolly ; basin, deep, regular ; flesh, white, crisp, tender, juicy ; " best." 

 September and October. New. 



JERSEY PIPPIN. 

 Foreign. Fruit, medium, round, oblong, conical, flattened, pale yellow- 



