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DESCRIPTIONS OF APPLES. 



Newark: Pippin. 



Origin, New Jersey. Tree not large, orushy, limbs 

 crooked, twiggy, drooping, not very productive or satis - 

 factory. 



Fruit above medium, oblong, cylindrical, truncated very 

 abruptly, slightly angular ; Surface smooth, rich yellow 

 when ripe ; Dots minute. 



Basin wide, regular ; Eye large, open. 



Cavity wide, regular ; Stem long, slender. 



Core large, oval or pyriforrn, regular, closed, clasping ; 

 Seeds numerous, angular, plump ; Flesh deep yellow, 

 breaking, fine-grained, juicy ; Flavor sub-acid, aromatic, 



Fig. 289. NEWARK PIPPIN. 



rich, sprightly ; Quality best ; Use, dessert, cooking ; 

 son, December to February. 



