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sprinkled with small dots. Stem short, inserted in a broad, deep 

 cavity, surrounded by thin russet. Calyx closed, basin moderate 

 and uneven. Flesh yellow, coarse, juicy, with a pleasant, rather 

 rich, sub-acid flavour. October to March. 



Belle- Fleur, Brabant. Thomp. Ron. 



The Brabant Belle-Fleur is a new variety from Holland. The 

 habit of the tree is spreading, and it requires to be grafted high 

 to make a good head. 



Fruit large, roundish-oblong, slightly ribbed. Skin pale yel- 

 low, much striped with red. Calyx large, set in a pretty wide, 

 irregular basin. Flesh firm, juicy, with a rich, pleasant, sub-acid 

 flavour. October to January. 



Belden Sweet. 



Grown in Connecticut, very prolific. Fruit medium, or below 

 conic, angular. Skin light yellow with a warm cheek. Stem 

 medium, in an acute, deep cavity. Calyx closed, in a small 

 basin. Flesh white, tender, juicy, saccharine, with a pleasant, 

 aromatic flavour. December to March. 



Ben Davis. 



Ben Davis. 

 J. S. Downer, of Elkton, Todd Co., Kentucky, has ftirnished 



