THE APPLE. 253 



LEWIS. 



Origin, Putnam Co., Ind. A good grower, and productive. 



Fruit medium, oblate conic, yellowish, striped with crimson, and 

 partially covered with thin cinnamon russet, and sprinkled with gray 

 and brown dots. Stalk short, inserted in a deep cavity. Calyx closed 

 or nearly so, in a moderate basin. Flesh yellow, compact, with a rich 

 subacid flavor, not very juicy. Good. November, February. 



It is claimed by some that there is another Lewis, but our experience 

 in fruiting them does not enable us to so decide. 



LEWIS'S INCOMPARABLE. 



An English sort, mostly valued for cooking. Tree vigorous, pro- 

 ductive. 



Fruit medium to large, roundish oblate, yellow, with streaks and 

 shades of red. Flesh yellowish white, firm, crisp, brisk subacid. De- 

 cember. 



LIBERTY. 



Originated in Delaware Co., O. Tree vigorous, spreading, and pro- 

 ductive. Young shoots smooth, reddish brown. 



Fruit medium, roundish oblong, oblate, oblique, conical, yellowish, 

 shaded, splashed, and striped with shades of dull red. Flesh yellow- 

 ish, rather firm, mild subacid. Core small. Good. Valued mainly for 

 its keeping qualities. December to May. 



LIGOZ. 



Origin unknown. 



Fruit large, roundish, yellow, shaded, splashed, and striped with 

 shades of red. Flesh whitish, a little coarse, juicy, crisp, pleasant sub- 

 acid. Good. Core small. December, January. 



LIMBER TWIG. 

 James River. Bed Limber Twig ? 



An Apple much cultivated South and West. Origin, supposed North 

 Carolina. Tree hardy and productive, roundish, spreading, somewhat 

 drooping. 



Fruit medium or above, roundish oblate, inclining to conic, greenish 

 yellow, shaded and striped with dull crimson, and sprinkled with light 

 dots. Stalk of medium length, inserted in a broad, deep cavity, sur- 

 rounded by thin, green russet. Calyx closed, set in a small, uneven 

 basin. Flesh whitish, not very tender, juicy, with a brisk, subacid 

 flavor. Good. January, April. 



' LINCOLNSHIRE HOLLAND PIPPIN. 

 Striped Holland Pippin. 



A second-rate cooking Apple. 



Fruit above medium, roundish, slightly oblate, yellow, stripes of 

 red in the sun. Flesh white, subacid. November, January. 



