286 SELECT VARIETIES OF FKUITS. 



flesh, fine, tender, and of excellent flavor ; tree a mode 

 rate grower ; very popular in Massachusetts. September. 



55. Pomme Royal, or Dyer. Large, roundish, yellow- 

 ish white, with a brown tinge next the sun, crisp, juicy, 

 and high flavored ; tree a fair grower and abundant 

 bearer. September and October. 



56. Pumpkin Sweet, Pumpkin Russet. A very large, 

 round, yellowish russet apple, very sweet and rich ; tree 

 a strong, rapid grower, with a spreading head ; valuable. 

 October and November. 



57. President. Large and beautiful, yellow, with a red 

 cheek, roundish, flattened, of good quality, bears most abun- 

 dantly. We obtained it from Columbus, Ohio. October. 



58. Republican Pippin. Large, roundish, striped, sub- 

 acid ; described by Dr. Brinkle, in the Horticulturist, as 

 having a peculiar walnut flavor ; " quality No. 1." The 

 tree is a vigorous grower and regular bearer, " but does 

 not bear so well on a limestone soil." September to Octo- 

 ber, and fit for cooking in July. Originated in Lycoming 

 county, Pa. 



59. St. Lawrence. Large, round, streaked red and 

 greenish yellow ; a very beautiful, productive, and popu- 

 lar market apple. Originated in Montreal, Canada. 

 October. 



60. Spice Sweet. Large, pale yellow, with a blush on 

 the sunny side, quite waxen and beautiful, tender, sweet, 

 and fine ; a great bearer. September. 



61. Smoke-House. This is a fine apple, originated in 

 Lancaster county, Pa. Rather large, flat, striped ; tree is 

 a rapid grower, with spreading branches; flesh crisp, 

 juicy, and fine flavored. October. Not much dissemi- 

 nated yet. 



02. Sawyer Sweet. Medium size, conical, greenish, 

 with a blush en the exposed side; tender, sweet, and 

 good ; the tree is a free upright grower, and a good 



