THE APPLE. 



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variable in length, inserted in a small narrow cavity. Calyx closed. 

 Segments long, reflexed. Basin narrow, plaited. Flesh very white, 

 tender, juicy, with a brisk subacid flavor. Core rather large. Very 

 good.* 



Carolina Red June. 



CAROLINA SWEET. 



Fruit rather large, roundish, a little flattened, yellow, slightly 

 shaded in the sun. Flesh yellow, dry, sweet. Poor. August. 



CAROLINA WATSON. 



Of Southern origin. 



Fruit large, oblate conical, greenish, shaded, splashed and striped 

 with dull red, large light dots, with dark centres. Flesh white, coarse, 

 mild, subacid. Good. August. 



CARPENTER. 



Originated from a seed of the Belmont, with Charles Carpenter, 

 Kelley Island. Tree a moderate grower, forming a medium-sized round, 

 spreading head. 



Fruit medium roundish oblate, yellow, oily surface, shaded with a 

 brownish crimson in sun, and occasional marblings of russet. Flesh 

 yellowish, rather firm, rather rich, pleasant subacid. Good, or almost 

 very good. Core small. Productive. Good keeper. January to March. 



* Carolina Striped June (Carolina June). This is generally confounded 

 with the above, and is scarcely distinguishable except that, as it ripens, it be- 

 comes striped. One is doubtless a seedling from the other. 



