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ably well, a most prolific bearer and vigorous grower; we give 

 the Dr.'s description. Size medium, form oblate. Skin greenish 

 yellow, streaked and stained with red, deepened on the sunny 

 side, dotted all over with light specks and occasional russet 

 spots, near the stalk, which is short and inserted in a smooth 

 deep cavity. Calyx small and closed, segments reflexed, set in a 

 wide, regular, and well formed basin. Flesh white, very crisp, 

 juicy, tender, and pleasant sub-acid flavour, and until quite ripe 

 acid predominates. August to October. 



Krowser. 



Origin, Berks County, Pa., where it is exceedingly popular. 

 Tree, a handsome grower and an abundant bearer. 



Fruit medium, roundish, conic. Colour whitish yellow, striped 

 and splashed with carmine. Stalk rather short, inserted in a 

 medium cavity. Calyx closed, basin small and corrugated. Flesh 

 white, tender, mild, sub-acid flavour. December, March. 



Ketchum's Favourite. 



Origin, farm of Mr. Ketchum in Sudbury, Vt. Tree vigorous 

 and productive. 



Fruit medium, irregularly oval, inclining to conic. Skin 

 light waxen yellow, slightly shaded with rosy blush, irregularly 

 sprinkled with carmine dots. Stalk of medium length, inserted 

 in a narrow cavity, surrounded by russet. Calyx closed, basin 

 deep and narrow. Flesh white, w^th a very mild, rich, and ex- 

 cellent flavour. September to January. 



Lady Healy's Nonsuch. 



Fruit medium, roundish, oblate. Skin light waxen yellow. 

 Stalk short and stout, cavity large. Calyx closed, basin medium, 

 corrugated. Flesh rather firm, with a pleasant slightly aromatic 

 flavour. September. 



Lake. 



Origin, D. C. Richmond, Sandusky, O. Tree of strong up- 

 right growth, productive. 



Fruit scarcely of medium size, round, ovate, conical. Skin 

 yellow, striped and shaded with deep red. Flesh tender, juicy, 

 rich, pleasant sub-acid. Ripe September and October. (Rich- 

 mond, Ms.) 



Land ON. 



Origin uncertain, found on the farm of Buel Landon, Grand 

 Isle, Vermont, and by him introduced to notice. Tree vigorous, 

 with low spreading branches, and bears moderately every year. 



