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orchard planters. The original tree of this variety is growing on the 

 farm of Mr. Philip Rick, of Kingston, New York. It was first described 

 by the late Judge Buel, and named by him, in compliment to Jonathan 

 Hasbrouck, Esq., of the same place, who made known the fruit to him. 

 It succeeds wherever grown, and proves one of the best in quality, and 

 most profitable either for table or market. The tree is hardy, moder- 

 ately vigorous, forming an upright spreading, round head. Young shoots 

 rather slender, slightly pendulous, grayish brown. 



Fruit of medium size, regularly formed, roundish conical, or tapering 

 to the eye. Skin thin and smooth, the ground clear light yellow, nearly 

 covered by lively red stripes, and deepening into brilliant or dark red 

 in the sun. Stalk three-fourths of an inch long, rather slender, inserted 

 in a deep, regular cavity. Calyx set in a deep, rather broad basin. 

 Flesh white, rarely a little pinkish, very tender and juicy, with a mild, 

 sprightly, vinous flavor. This fruit evidently belongs to the Spitzen- 

 burgh class. Best. November to March. 



JOHN CARTER. 



Origin uncertain, grown in Connecticut. Tree vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. 



Fruit large, roundish conic, yellow, marbled, striped, and splashed 

 with crimson. Flesh white, tender, juicy, with a mild subacid flavor. 

 Good. September. 



JOHNSON. 



Origin, Brookfield, Conn. A strong, upright grower, and a good 

 bearer. 



Fruit above medium, roundish conic, smooth, striped with red on a 

 yellow ground, dark red in the sun. Flesh remarkably tender, crisp, and 

 juicy, with a brisk, sweet flavor, very soon becomes mealy after ripen- 

 ing. Good. Middle of August to middle of September. 



There is another Johnson Apple which is said to have originated in 

 Massac Co., 111., and described in the Chicago Republican. We have not 

 seen it. 



Fruit medium to large, roundish flattened, greenish yellow, almost 

 entirely covered with rich dark red. Flesh yellow, subacid. December 

 to March. 



JOHNSON RUSSET. 



Origin unknown. Tree a crooked grower, moderate bearer. 



Fruit medium, oblong roundish conical, light golden russet, few 

 light and gray dots. Flesh white, tender, dry, poor, mealy. December, 

 February. 



JOHN'S SWEET. 



Origin, Lyndsboro, New Hampshire. Tree a good grower, somewhat 

 straggling, a prolific bearer. Young shoots, reddish brown. 



Fruit medium, roundish conic, whitish yellow, sprinkled, striped, and 

 splashed with red. Stalk short, inserted in a narrow cavity, surrounded 

 by russet. Calyx closed, set in an abrupt basin. Flesh juicy, tender, 

 sweet. Good. January to May. 



