The Canadian Horticulturist. 



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NEW OR LITTLE KNOWN FRUITS. 



THE APPLE SAMPLES FROM MR. NICHOL. 



IN our last number a letter was published from jMr. Nichol concerning 

 four comparatively little-known apples, which, in his opinion, are worthy 

 of general cultivation. One of these, the " La Rue," has already been 

 frequently noticed in our Journal and Reports, either under that name, or 

 under its synonyms of " Red Pound," or '* Baxter's Red " ; and an engraving, 



Fig. 17. — The Gibson. 



very truthfully showing its exact size and shape, appeared on page 8. 

 It is indeed a beautiful apple, quite equal to the King in this respect, 

 larger in size, and reported to be a more abundant bearer. Mr. G. C. Caston, 

 living in the County of Simcoe, reports it quite hardy, and with this combina- 

 tion of excellent qualities it cannot fail to become a valuable apple for the 

 commercial apple orchard. We cannot give its exact season, but, from the 

 sample lying on our table, and still (loth January) in good condition, would 

 judge it might be classed as an early winter apple, along with the King. 

 In quality it is inferior to the King, but superior to the Ben Davis or even 

 the Baldwin. 



