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PLATE II. 

 Fig. 



2. Stone Pippin at same orchard. 18 years old, .and yielding about 15 bushel cases 

 of fruit when picked in May. This tree was watered three times, so that it was 

 kept going, and the leaves kept from falling. The fruit was generally clean 

 and protected by the large leaves. 



