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from the list? It is not propagated at the present time. It is a 

 fruit that many like, but it has not a high flavor and is dry ; lacks 

 juice. 



Mr. Smith. It has a tender skin, and is mealy. 



Mr. G. B. Sawyer. I think some like it much. I have in mind 

 a person who regards it as a fine apple. I have no objection to 

 striking it out ; it is not being sold. 



Mr. Shaw. I think three-fourths of the people call it poor. 



Cole's Quince. — Mr. Gilbert. This is not much cultivated at 

 the present time, but is a very good apple. 



Congress. — Mr Gilbert. Does any one know whether this is 

 identical with the President? 



Mr. Briggs of Turner. I think it is not identical. In shape it 

 is similar. I call it a very good apple, but for quality I prefer the 

 President. 



Mr. Shaw. Is not the President more oblong ? 



Mr. Gilbert. Both are flatish. 



Mr. Briggs. Very much alike. 



Dean. — Mr. Briggs. I would enquire if any are raised about 

 here ? 



Mr. Gilbert. It has been introduced to a limited extent. They 

 are sent iiere from Franklin county, and sell very well. I have 

 met with them in other sections ; have seen them in Sagadahoc 

 county, large and good ; I have had them forwarded from Somer- 

 set county for identification. It is sometimes called the Nine 

 Ounce. 



Mr. Ferkald. Do you know anybody who propagates the apple 

 to any extent ? 



Mr. Gilbert. I think you can obtain scions from Loren Adams, 

 East Wilton, or from Mr. Pope, our Treasurer. 



Duchess of Oldenburg. — Mr. Gilbert. This is really indispeusi- 

 ble in the northern portion of the State. 



Fall Pippin. — Mr. Gilbert. Not extensively grown in the State, 

 but highly recommended by those who have grown it, as an early 

 winter apple. Further south it is a fall apple, hence its name. 



Fall Jenneting . — Mr. Gilbert. It is grown (]uite extensively in 

 this section. It is fine grained and, when fully ripened, of pretty 

 good quality. 



Foundling. — Mr. Shaw. T have been disappointed in it ; would 

 not mark it higher than good. That is as much as it will bear. 

 It ripens early, but I would prefer other varieties. 



