new and superior varieties of Fruit. 47 



51. ,Marquis. — Size large; color yellow and bright red, 

 resembling the Baldwin. A native fruil, received tVom the 

 late Dr. Fiske, of Worcester. 



52. JVonsuch. — Size large; color dark red, with many dis- 

 tinct yellow spots. A fine table fiuit, in use during the 

 months of December, January, and February. Distinct from 

 the English apple of the same name. 



53. JVeivton pippin. — This apple, so superior to all others, 

 when raised in New York and Pennsylvania, with us is a fruit 

 of medium quality only, and, on standard trees, subject to 

 blight, like the St. Michael pear. I have had some good 

 fruit on dwarf trees, but they always are deficient in that high 

 flavor for which they are so much valued at the South. I 

 have not yet been able to discriminate between the green and 

 yellow pippin; the difference, if any, appears to be caused by 

 soil, situation, and climate. 



54. Ortley pippin. — Of medium size, oblong; skin yellow, 

 with white specks and dark blotches; the flesh firm and high 

 flavored. Ripe during the winter months. A great bearer. 



55. Oslin. — Size small, round; skin a pale yellow; flesh 

 tender, juicy, and good; it ripens in August and September. 



56. Phineas apple. — Medium size; skin dark red; flesh 

 white, without much flavor; an excellent kitchen fruit, keep- 

 ing well. In eating in March and April. 



57. Pear Tree Lot apple. — Size small, round, oblong; 

 skin a clear light yellow; flesh sweet and juicy. A good ap- 

 ple for the table, or for baking, in September. 



58. Putnam'' s Harvey. — Size small; skin a greenish yellow, 

 with a tinge of red; flesh very mild and pleasant. This ap- 

 ple originated in Danvers, and is a fine table fruit during the 

 months of September and October. 



59. President. — Size large, form oblong; skin a clear bright 

 yellow; flesh fine, with considerable flavor. It originated in 

 Essex county, and is a handsome apple for the market. Ripe 

 in September and October. 



60. Pcnnock^s. — This apple is of very large size; round, 

 sometimes oblong; skin a dark, shining red; flesh sweet and 

 good. A very desirable apple for the table, or baking, during 

 the winter months. A great bearer. 



61. Pumpkin Siveet. — We have several varieties under this 

 name, in bearing; they are fine for baking, but sufficient time 

 has not elapsed for investigating either the comparative value 



