CLASS I. FLAT APPLES. 1. I. I. 



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London. Sweet, 



This vigorous, upright, and productive tree is supposed 

 to have had its origin near Dayton, Ohio, whence it has 

 been largely disseminated, giving entire satisfaction to all 

 of its planters. Foliage abundant, and quite dark 

 colored. 



Fruit always fair, regular, flat, and of large size ; Sur- 

 face smooth, pale yellow, with scattered dots that are of- 

 ten colored. 



Fig. 56. LONDON SWEET. 



Basin abrupt, regular, often having concentric cracks ; 

 Eye small and closed. 



Cavity wide, regular ; Stem short, rather thick. 



Core medium width and closed, clasping the eye ; Axis 

 vory short ; Seeds variable, some being plump and some 

 imperfect ; Flesh yellowish-white, breaking, rather dry, 

 but very sweet ; Quality good ; and considered by some 

 persons the very best baking apple of its season, which is 

 from November to January or later. 



