THE APPLE. 



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ton Co., N. Y. Tree hardy, vigorous, upright spreading, an early and 

 abundant bearer. Young wood reddish. Buds prominent, rounded. 



Fruit large, roundish conical, flattened at base, yellow, shaded, 

 splashed, and mottled with rich red, or crimson. Stalk short. Cavity 

 thinly russeted. Calyx closed. Segments rather long, reflexed. Basin 

 abrupt, deep, furrowed. Flesh yellow, a little coarse, crisp, tender, 

 juicy, brisk subacid. Very good. September, October. 



WASHINGTON SWEET. 



Origin, Berlin, Mass. Tree a thrifty grower and annual bearer. 

 Young wood reddish brown, slightly downy. 



Fruit below medium, roundish, slightly oblong conic, flattened at 

 ends, yellow occasionally with crimson cheek in the sun, few green dots. 

 Stalk slender. Calyx closed. Flesh yellowish, crisp, juicy, pleasant 

 sweet. Good. October, November. 



WATER. 



Originated in Durham Township, Bucks Co., Pa. Tree vigorous, 

 erect, forming a round somewhat close head, blooms nearly two weeks 

 later than other varieties, and produces abundantly every other year. 

 Young wood very dark, blackish brown. 



Water. 



Fruit medium, roundish conical, sometimes oblong conic truncated, 

 whitish yellow, shaded with rich purplish crimson in the sun, few 

 brown dots. Stalk short, slender. Calyx closed. Basin small, abrupt, 

 slightly corrugated. Flesh white, very tender, juicy, pleasant subacid. 

 Very good. October, November. 



