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STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



Flesh white, juicy, sprightly acid, fragrant, agreeable. August, 

 or about with the Red Astrachan. 



This is oue of those Russian iron-clads, which prove perfectly 

 hardy in high northern latitudes. It may be especially recom- 

 mended for introduction in the northerly part of the State. It 

 comes early into bearing, bears profusely, and with good cultiva- 

 tion will bear every year. 



Cole's Quince. Cole, in the American Fruit Book, gives the fol- 

 lowing description of this apple : " Large to very large ; fiattish- 

 conical ; ribbed, bright yellow, seldom a brown cheek ; flesh when 



Cole's Quince. 

 first ripe firm, juicy, pleasant acid, and first-rate for cooking. 

 When very mellow, remarkably tender, of a mild, rich, high quince 

 flavor and aroma." Last of August and first of September. Origin, 

 Cornish, Maine. 



This variety has never been very widely disseminated in this 

 State, yet where grown is popular for its high quality, and for its 

 hardiness. Very fine specimens are grown on the farm of Maj. 

 Loren Adams, in the town of Wilton, Franklin county. 



Primate. Fruit medium, roundish, oblate, conic, greenish white, 

 with a crimson blush on the exposed side. Flesh white, very ten- 

 der, sprightly, refreshing, mild sub-acid. Its tender flesh and 

 sprightly flavor render it an excellent dessert fruit. Tree is hardy 

 throughout the State, and is a strong and stocky grower and a 

 good bearer. Season, the last of August and continuing well into 



