FRUITS VARIETIES AND CULTURE. 



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at maturity, to a fine dark crimson; stem half to three- 

 fourths of an inch long, inserted in a moderate cavity; 

 calyx in a shallow basin; flesh white, tender, mellow, 

 and digestible, fine grained, slightly acid, moderately 

 juicy, but not rich. A fine fruit, and very productive; 

 tree very liable to be attacked by the borer. 



Red Astrachan. — Originated in Russia; large fruit, 

 round, conical; bright red with a bloom; acid flavor; flesh 



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white; excellent market apple and good for cooking pur- 

 poses. Tree is vigorous and productive. Ripens in early 

 summer. 



Romanite. — Small fruit; round conical; yellowish red 

 in color; mild flavor and quality very good; suitable for 

 the mountain regions. A good dessert apple. Ripens in 

 late winter. 



Rome Beauty. — Large apple, round conical; yellow 

 with red stripes; flavor mild; juicy and fine grained. 

 Ripens in autumn or late summer. The large and fine 



