390 DESCRIPTIONS OF APPLES. 



Fruit above medium, almost large, flat, generally regu- 

 lar. 



Surface nearly smooth, of a dull green, becoming pale 

 yellow, with numerous dark dots, that often give it a gray 

 appearance. 



feasin rather shallow, sometimes folded or wavy ; Eye 

 large and closed ; Segments of the calyx coarse. 



Cavity acute, regular, rather deep ; Stem medium to 

 short, stout. 



Core large but closed ; Seeds numerous, pointed, brown ; 

 Flesh yellowish, breaking, fine grained, juicy ; Flavor very 

 rich, and agreeably sweet when ripe ; Use, fine dessert 

 fruit, and good for cooking ; Season, December to March. 



Snperl> Sweet. 



This variety is worthy of more attention than it has 

 received ; native of Massachusetts, where it is a vigorous 

 and productive tree. Its period of maturity makes it less 

 valuable than it would otherwise be. 



Fruit above medium, roundish ; Surface smooth, of a 

 pale yellow color, often shaded with red. 



Basin rather shallow, broad ; Calyx large, open. 



Cavity regular, deep ; Stalk long. 



Flesh white, fine grained, tender, juicy ; Flavor rich, 

 sweet. 



Cole gives its season as September and October, in 

 Massachusetts. 



Tr mil It ii II Sweet. 



FENTON SWEET. 



This is another fine white sweet apple, originating in 

 Ohio, which, notwithstanding its beauty, is less esteemed 

 on account of its season, but its productiveness makes it 

 valuable for stock-feeding. Tree vigorous, spreading, 

 productive, and an early bearer. 



Fruit above medium, regular, flat ; Surface very smooth, 

 pale yellow, or white, resembling ivory ; Dots scattering, 

 minute. 



Basin deep, regular ; Eye large, rather open. 



Cavity deep ; Stem short. 



Core closed ; Seeds numerous, plump ; Flesh white, fine 



