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apples in cultivation : it might be grown in the 

 country to very great advantage for the London 

 markets, for they are so firm they will not bruise 

 like other apples, and in the spring they always 

 fetch a great price. 



65. Nonsuch ; this well-known apple de- 

 serves cultivation, it is a great bearer, and very 

 good for kitchen purposes ; and for those who 

 are fond of a sharp juicy apple, they will do 

 for the dessert; it ripens late in summer, but 

 will not retain it flavour long after it is ga 

 thered. 



(66.) Norfolk Paradise; this is a handsome 

 apple for table, and very good for sauce ; it will 

 keep through the winter. 



(67.) Woodstock, or Blenheim Pippin ; this 

 apple was produced at Woodstock, the seat of 

 the Duke of Marlborough ; it is a most excellent 

 apple for all purposes ; it ripens in October, and 

 will keep good some time. 



(68.) Mank's Codlin ; this is one of the 

 greatest bearers we have ; the fruit is hand- 

 somely formed, of a pale yellow colour, and 

 where the sun can get at them they turn of a 



