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its insertion, and surrounded by russet; calyx small and 

 closed; basin small and uneven; flesh yellowish-white, 

 tender and melting, abundant in sugary juice, with an 

 agreeable perfume; an excellent fruit. Tree healthy, 

 vigorous and fruitful. Ripe — Georgia, last of August; 

 New York, October. 



Sterling. — Fruit medium, and varying from oblate to 

 obovate, or obscure pyriform; skin yellow, with a few 

 russet patches, and a mottled crimson cheek; stalk 

 medium, inserted in a slightly plaited cavity; calyx small, 



Fig. 239— Sterling. 



open, in a medium basin; flesh somewhat coarse, juicy, 

 melting, with a sugary, brisk flavor. Ripens — Georgia, 

 July 15th; New York, the last of August. Keeps a long 

 time after gathering, and is an excellent fruit to send to a 

 distant market. Very desirable. Tree vigorous and up- 



