CLASS IV. OBLONG APPLES. 1. II. I. 669 



Axis inclined ; Surface yellow, bronzy ; Dots numerous, 

 dark, indented. 



Basin abrupt, wide, regular ; Eye large, open. 

 Cavity deep, acute, regular ; Stein short. * 

 Core small, fig-shaped, closed, clasping ; Seeds numer- 

 ous, small, plump ; Flesh yellow, breaking ; Flavor sub- 

 acid, rich ; Quality good ; Use, table and kitchen ; Season, 

 January and February. 



I>a,wsoHL 9 s Cluster. 



From Clark County, Ohio. 



Fruit full medium, oblong-truncate or ovate, regular .5 



Fig. 273. DAWSON'S CLUSTER. 



Surface smooth, pale yellow, blushed lightly with brown; 

 Dots scattered, gray. 



Basin abrupt, regular ; Eye large, closed. 



Cavity very acute, wavy ; Stem long, with a knob. 



Core medium, heart-shaped, regular, closed, clasping ; 

 Seeds numerous, plump, large ; Flesh yellowish-white, fine- 



