BURLINGTON APRICOT. 



Size Medium to large. 



Form Oblong, somewhat compressed at the sides, with a distinct suture. 



Skin Golden yellow, with numerous red spots, and a ruddy tint on the side exposed to 



the sun. 



Flesh Yellowish . 

 Stone Yellow, moderately rough, perforated; in five stones out of twenty the perforation 



was entirely laid open, forming a furrow. 

 Flavor Fine. 



Maturity From the middle of July to the beginning of August. 

 Blossom Large . 



Leaf Large, broadly heart-shaped, terminating abruptly in a point, and slightly serrated. 

 Wood Reddish, old bark rough. 

 Tree A vigorous grower. 



HISTORY, ETC. 



The Burlington Apricot originated from a seed of the Peach Apricot, planted by Mrs. 

 Sarah Woolman in 1838. In the spring of 1842 the tree was removed to its present locality 

 on the premises of her son, Mr. John J. Woolman, opposite the Lyceum, on the east side of 

 Main Street, in Burlington. It stands on the south side of a brick house, exposed to the east 

 and west winds. The soil is a poor gravel, thrown out in digging the cellar of the mansion. 



The Tree fruited, for the first time, in 1843, and in 1844 the fruit was exhibited before 

 the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. 



For the history of this fine Apricot I am indebted to the kindness and attention of David 

 Landreth, Esq., of this city, and Samuel R. Wetherill, Esq., of Burlington. 



