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Stem y 2 to Y^ of an inch long, set in deep narrow cavity. Color deep yellow, 

 almost covered with splashes and blotches of brilliant crimson. Flesh white, 

 moderately firm, juicy, rich, sub-acid, melting. Quality best. Core open 

 Same type of flesh and juice as Gravenstein. 



As a sport from the old time favorite it is exceedingly interesting, and as a 

 possible competitor it should receive careful attention. 



Ottawa. Tohn Craig 



Fig. 402. 



In addition to the fine exhibit of this apple at the World's Fair, from which 

 Mr. Craig's notes were made, some samples were sent to our office by Mr. Chas. 

 E. Brown, of Yarmouth, N. S., and from them the following description was 

 prepared by Mr. A. McD. Allan, of Goderich, Ont. : 



Bank's Red Gravenstein. — Fruit large, roundish ovate, irregularly ribbed. 

 Skin yellow, covered with red, dotted and splashed, distinctly showing deep 

 yellow skin in the shade, and the red covering. in the sun being complete and of 

 a darker hue. From the complexion of the specimen submitted, I would expect 

 a covering of fine bloom when picked. Calyx closed, set in a shallow, uneven, 

 corrugated basin. Stalk nearly an inch long, set in a narrow, fairly deep basin, 

 smooth, with slight tinge of fine cinnamon russet in patches. Core large, long, 

 and open, few seeds. Quality good, partaking somewhat of the texture and 

 flavor of Gravenstein, but a longer keeper. Judging from the specimen seen, 

 and the history given by Mr. Chas. E. Brown, I unhesitatingly consider this 

 would be a decided acquisition, possessing as it does those leading essentials 

 that command the highest prices in the British or any market. 



Alex. McD. Allan. 



