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and another the Thompson before described. As soon as the 

 quality of the apple became known it was disseminated through 

 the adjoining towns, and since all through the State. A dish of 

 these apples has twice taken a premium at the State Fair as " the 

 best plate of autumn apples." It combines high quality with fine 

 appearance. 



Fbanklin Sweet. Fruit large, somewhat oblate, tapering to- 

 wards the calyx ; skin oily when fully ripe, yellow ground nearly 

 covered with splashes of red ; stem short and thick ; leaves large ; 

 terminal twigs stout. Flesh yellow, juicy, crisp, very sweet and 

 rich. Grows mealy when over ripe. Excellent for baking and 

 for dessert. One of the best sweet apples we have. Qrown 

 extensively in the central part of the State. Drops from the tree 

 somewhat before fully ripe. Season last of September and first of 

 October. 



Early Pennock. Fruit medium to large, conical ; base smooth, 

 apex slightly ribbed ; light yellow, splashed and striped with light 

 red. F'lesh yellow, exceedingly juicy and soft, with a lively sub- 

 acid flavor. Core large, seeds loose. Begins to ripen the middle 

 of September and continues a month. Holds to the tree till ripe. 

 Twigs slender, drooping. One of the best dessert apples grown. 

 Tree a good grower and great bearer. Every way .desirable. 

 Grown quite extensively in Androscoggin county, where it has 

 been brought to notice by Z. A, Gilbert. May be highly recom- 

 mended for its season. 



Fall Jeneting. Fruit large, oblate, conic, strongly ribbed, pale 



greenish yellow with a blush. Flesh tender, juicy, brisk sub-acid. 



■ Only good. Tree vigorous and productive. Season first of 



October. Introduced with early importations of New York trees. 



Porter. So well known that it needs no description. Succeeds 

 well throughout the State, with the exception of the extreme north. 



Foundling'. Originated in Groton, Mass. The tree is of a 

 spreading habit, hardy, a good grower and regular bearer. Fruit 

 large, ribbed. Skin greenish yellow, striped and shaded with deep 

 red. Flesh yellow, tender, and juicy, with a rich aromatic flavor. 

 One of the best of its season, which is last of September to Octo- 

 ber. Has been grown in the State for twenty years or more, but 

 is not so well known or widely cultivated as it deserves to be. 



Orange Sweet. Fruit medium to large, roundish oblong, 

 slightly ribbed towards calyx. Skin bright yellow. Flesh, yel- 



