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where the fruit will receive the sun, otherwise 

 it will be of a pale colour. I know of no plant 

 or shrub in cultivation that would adorn the 

 shrubbery more than this tree ; for the bloom is 

 extremely handsome in the spring, and in the 

 summer the fruit would not be passed without 

 being admired. 



(62.) Hertfordshire Pearmain; this is an 

 exceedingly fine apple for winter, it is rather of 



a red russet colour, the small ones are handsome 



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for the table, having a very fine flavour; the 

 large ones are most excellent for kitchen pur- 

 poses. 



(63.) Kirke's Lord Nelson; this apple is 

 one of Mr. Kirke's finest productions, it is a 

 great bearer, and very handsome ; good for table 

 or sauce, is in perfection in October, and will 

 keep till spring. 



(64.) French Crab, called by some the ever- 

 lasting pippin ; this is a very firm green apple, 

 it is good for culinary purposes through winter, 

 and in spring is a very fine table fruit ; it will 

 keep good till the early summer apples come in, 

 and may be considered one of the most useful 



