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as the former ; larger, but not so handsome ; a 

 better bearer and keeper. 



6. Nonpareil. This is chief of the russets, and 

 indeed, in respect of flavour, when well ripened, 

 chief of the apple kind. It is smaller than either 

 of the two last named, and more greenish. It can 

 hardly be matured in Scotland without the aid of 

 a wall, and south aspect. When fully ripened, it 

 is an excellent keeper. In a good soil and situa- 

 tion, it may rather be termed a great bearer. It 

 likes a sound hale earth, or what is called a hazely 

 loam ; and it very well deserves our best attention. 



7. Hawthorndean. By some, the White Apple ; or, 

 the White Apple of Hawthorndean. It is said to 

 have been introduced by the celebrated Drummond 

 of Hawthorndean, and takes the name of that very 

 romantic retreat, on the river Esk, near Roslin, in 

 the neighbourhood of Edinburgh. It is an excel- 

 lent early apple, large and beautiful ; and is a great 

 acquisition to the market gardeners and fruit grow- 

 ers of Scotland. It is a hardy, free grower ; begins 

 to produce the second year after planting, and bears 

 most plentifully. Were it a good keeper, it might 

 be termed the best kitchen apple we have. It 

 thrives in any situation, and will do better in a 

 north aspect than any other apple at present 

 known. 



8. Yorkshire Greening.- Inferior to the last nam- 

 ed in many respects, though a better keeper. Yet 

 it is a good, middle-sized fruit, and bears well. Its 

 name denotes its colour. It is a baking apple. 



