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THE APPLE. 



inserted in a very round cavity. [Sometimes this cavity is par- 

 tially closed.] Calyx small, greenish, set in a shallow basin 



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Swaar. 



scarcely plaited. Flesh yellowish, fine grained, tender, with an 

 exceedingly rich, aromatic flavour, and a spicy smell. Core 

 small. The trees bear fair crops, and the fruit is in season from 

 December to March. 



VANDERVERR OF NEW YORK. 



Newtown Spitzenburgh. 

 Joe Berry. 



Ox Eye. 



We have retained the name, under which we have long 

 known our very favourite apple, although we are persuaded it 

 does not belong to it. It appears to be' clearly proved that it 

 did not originate in Delaware, but that it had its origin in New- 

 town, Long Island, and was described by Coxe, by the name of 

 Newtown Spitzenburgh ; but is has so long borne the name of 

 Vandevere, that we think it not practicable to restore its true 

 name, and therefore propose to call it Vandevere of New York. 



Tree moderate, vigorous and productive, in rich, light soil, of 

 most excellent fruit, which is suited to more tastes than any 

 other apple of its season. 



Fruit medium, oblate, slightly conic. Skin fine yellow, washed 



