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This is a red or rose-colored, apple-formed Bermuda 

 sort, extensively imported from Bermuda into 

 the Middle and Northern States in May and the early sum- 

 mer months. 



Like the preceding variety, it varies considerably in size, 

 some specimens measuring little more than an inch in 

 diameter, while others from the same plant, matured at 

 nearly the same season, frequently exceed a diameter of 

 two inches and a half. 



It possesses a thick, rather tough rind, which rarely be- 

 comes pulpy in the process of cooking, and, besides, is quite 

 light and hollow-hearted. In size and form, it somewhat 

 resembles the Apple-tomato. When cultivated in New 

 England or the Middle States, it has little merit, either for 

 its productiveness or early maturity. 



A medium-sized Red variety, generally Extra Early, 

 round, but frequently of an oval form, flat- Wh E^ xtra 

 tened, sometimes ribbed, but generally EAELYRED. 

 smooth, and, when fully matured, of a deeper color than the 

 later Red sorts. Average specimens measure two inches 

 and a half in diameter, and an inch and a half in depth. 

 The plants are moderately vigorous, and readily distin- 

 guished by their peculiar curled and apparently withering 

 foliage. 



Flesh pale red, quite firm, mild, not very seedy, and well 

 filling the fruit, which is considerably heavier than the Ap- 

 ple-shaped. When cooked, it yields a much greater pro- 

 duct, in proportion to its size, than the last-named and 

 similar hollow-hearted varieties. Productive, and of good 

 quality. 



Planted at the same time with the Common Red varieties, 

 it will ripen two weeks earlier. An excellent sort for the 

 garden, and recommended for general cultivation. 



In order to retain this or any other early variety in its 

 purity, seed for planting should be saved from the smooth- 



