FBUITS VARIETIES AAD CULTURE. 



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Hockett's Sweet. — This apple originated in North 

 Carolina; medium size; round oval; yellow reddish 

 striped; sweet flavor, and rich in taste; flesh yellow, but 

 coarse grained. Ripens in winter. 



Hall. — Originated in North Carolina; small apple, 

 oblate conical; red in color with russet dots; mild flavor 

 with yellowish flesh, and aromatic flavor; suitable for 

 dessert. Ripens in winter. 



Fig. 167. 



Horse. — Size medium to large; conical in form; skin 

 thick, golden yellow, when thoroughly ripe, with a blush 

 cheek on the sunny side, a little russeted about the stem; 

 stem short, and rather large, in a shallow cavity; calyx 

 in a narrow basin; core large and hollow; seeds few; 

 flesh yellow, firm, coarse grained, with a rich acid flavor. 

 Best known variety for drying. Ripens August first. 

 Tree vigorous and very productive. 



Julian. — Fruit medium size, roundish, tapering some- 

 what to the eye; calyx small, in a narrow basin; stem 

 short, in a moderate cavity; skin thin, yellowish-white, 



