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whether it is the same as the Golden Russet, described 

 above, I am not now able to say ; but my recollection of 

 that apple after a lapse of twenty-three years, induces me 

 to think it is no other than the Golden Russet ; and, indeed, 

 Trevelyan calls it also the ' russet appell.' The Glass apple 

 was described in a former number of 4 The Orchard.' If 

 the 'lethercott' has descended to us under the name of 

 Golden Russet, the fine flavor of this apple would lead us 

 to believe that it had not deteriorated, after a period of 

 more than two centuries and a half." West. Farm, and 

 Gard., 1843. 



BULLOCK'S PIPPIN, OR SUEEP-NOSE. (COXE.) 



Oolden Russet of Cincinnati. Golden Russet of the Eastern, 

 nurseries. (Dr. Kirtland.) 



"Neither the size nor appearance of this fruit would 

 attract attention ; yet it sells more readily in markets where 

 it is known than any other apple. Its flavor is rich and 

 pleasant, and many people consider it the best fruit of the 

 season. In northern Ohio it matures at New- Year's, while 

 in Cincinnati it is in perfection in November." West. 

 Farm, and Gard., 1841. 



GOLDEN RUSSET BULLOCK PIPPIN, OR SHEEP-NOSE. 

 (A. HAMPTON.) 



" This apple is below medium size ; the skin is yellow, 

 inclined to a russet; the flesh yellow, rich, juicy, tender 

 and sprightly. I know.of no apple more generally admired 

 for its richness and excellent flavor than this ; commanding 

 a high price, and ready sale, in market ; it makes very rich 

 cider; a great and constant bearer; and keeps well till 

 spring." West. Farm, and Gard.j 1841. 



We do not know another apple whose flavor and flesh 

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