THE APPLE. 141 



EWALT. 



Origin, farm of John Ewalt. 



Size full medium. Form truncated, somewhat angular. Co- 

 lour greenish yellow, with a bright red cheek, and many green- 

 ish russet spots, especially about the base. Stem very short, 

 rather stout, inserted in a narrow, not very deep, cavity. Calyx 

 closed, set in a narrow, moderately deep, slightly plaited basin. 

 Flesh fine texture, tender. Flavour sprightly and pleasant, with 

 an exceedingly fragrant odour. Quality very good. April. 

 (W. D. Brinckle.) 



Excel. 



Origin, Sharon, Conn. A strong grower and a good bearer. 



Fruit large, oblate, angular. Skin yellowish, marbled, 

 splashed, and shaded with red. Stalk in a large cavity. Calyx 

 closed, in a rather deep, slightly furrowed basin. Flesh yellow, 

 tender, juicy, rich, with a very brisk, sub-acid flavour. Core 

 large and open. December to February. 



Exquisite. 



Origin, orchard of A. G. Downing, Canton, Illinois. Growth 

 moderate, upright, and very productive. 



Fruit below medium, oblate. Skin yellow^, striped and marked 

 with red. Stem short and small, surrounded by russet, in a deep, 

 broad cavity. Calyx small, partially closed, set in a shallow 

 basin. Flesh white, juicy, melting, wdth a very rich, vinous 

 flavour, almost saccharine. A delightful apple for the table. 

 September to November. 



EUSTIS. 

 Ben Apple. 



Origin, South Reading, Mass. Moderate grower, a good 

 bearer. 



Fruit rather large, roundish, slightly conic. Skin yellow, 

 striped and shaded with fine red, and sprinkled with greenish 

 dots. Stem short, inserted in a deep cavity, surrounded by 

 russet. Calyx partially open, basin narrow, rather deep. Flesh 

 yellowish, firm, crisp, mild, sub-acid. November to January. 



Fairbanks. 



Origin, Winthrop, Maine. 



Fruit medium, oblate, conic. Light yellow, striped with red, 

 and patched with russet. Stem long, cavity broad and shallow. 

 Flesh yellowish, juicy, with a rich, vinous flavour. September 

 to October. (Me. P. S. R.) 



