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DESCRIPTIONS OF APPLES. 



Cavity acute, wavy, green ; Stem medium to long, 

 thick. 



Core medium, round, closed, clasping ; Seeds numerous, 

 angular, long, dark; Flesh greenish-white, very tender, 

 fine-grained ; Flavor mild sub-acid, very agreeable ; Qual- 

 ity best; Use, the dessert ; Season, July and August. 



Progress. 



Not having had the good fortune to study this apple, I 

 quote the description given by Downing : 



" A native of Middletown, Connecticut. Tree a moder- 

 ate grower and forms a handsome head, bears early and 

 very productive. 



" Size above medium, rather globular, inclining to conic, 

 sometimes oblate, somewhat angular ; Stem short, insert- 

 ed into a round cavity, surrounded by russet ; Calyx large, 

 partially closed, set in a shallow, open basin ; Skin smooth, 

 yellow, with a sunny cheek, sometimes a few scattered, 

 gray dots; Flesh solid, tender, crisp, juicy, with a very 

 refreshing, vinous flavor. Ripe October until April." 



Fig. 354. QUINCE. 



