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astringent, which becomes prominent after cooking. More desir- 

 able for jelly than for sauce. 



Shaw. Medium, broad ovate, purplish red ; flesh deeply colored, 

 moderately acid ; good. Very hardy. 



Bell. Medium, pear-shape, bright red, occasionally mottled with 

 lighter red ; flesh firm, stained with red ; rich acid, without 

 astringency. 



Cherry. Very large, roundish-oblate, yellowish white, mostly cov- 

 ered with patches of light red. Flesh firm ; very good. A late 

 keeper. 



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