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ter fruit, a most abundant bearer, and a hardy tree. It is a na- 

 tive of Delaware. The tree has small leaves, grows thriftily, 

 and makes a fine, spreading head. 



Fruit rather above medium size — in rich soils large ; form re- 

 gular, nearly round, a little flattened at the ends. Skin smooth, 

 of a lively deep red, over a yellow ground, or, more frequently, 

 with a few indistinct stripes of yellow. Stalk short, inserted in a 

 round, smooth cavity, with a little russet around it. Flesh yel- 

 lowish-white, juicy and crisp, with a rather vinous, rich, and 

 pleasant flavour. October to March. 



Wright Apple. 



Origin, Hubbardton, Vermont. Tree vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. 



Fruit medium, roundish, oblate. Skin fine lemon yellow. 

 Stalk short, inserted in a deep cavity. Calyx closed, basin 

 rather large and corrugated. Flesh white, very tender, juicy, 

 vinous, almost sweet, aromatic. Middle of September to middle 

 of October. 



Yacht. 



Origin, Montgomery Co., Pa. Tree of moderate growth, a 

 regular bearer. 



Fruit large, roundish, striped with red, Avith various hues on 

 yellowish ground. Stalk short, inserted in a small cavity. 

 Calyx open, set in a large, shallow basin. Flesh yellowish, ten- 

 der, with a pleasant, sub-acid flavour. November to March. 



Yellow Meadow. 



A Southern fruit. 



Fruit large, oblate. Skin greenish yellow^ Stem rather 

 slender, in a deep, irregular cavity. Calyx large and open, 

 in a shallow basin. Flesh yellow, compact, flavour vinous, rich 

 and excellent. November. 



Yellow Pearmain. 

 Golden Pearmain. 



Origin uncertain ; probably a Southern fruit, moderate in 

 growth and productiveness. 



Fruit medium, obliquely conic, inclining to oblong. Skin 

 yellowish, slightly shaded with dull red. Stem short, inserted 

 by a lip in a very narrow cavity. Calyx small and closed, basin 

 deep, round and open. Flesh yellowish, tender, with a pleasant, 

 rich, vinous flavour, slightly aromatic. January to March. 



Yopp's Favourite. 

 Fruit large, roundish, slightly conic. Skin smooth, oily, 



