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AMERICAN HOME GARDEX. 



beai'er, even upon young trees, and, like the Maiden's Blush 

 and Hawthomden, may be used throughout the season, or dried 

 for winter and spring. 



14. ORAVEXSTEIX. 



Tree of vigorous growth, and regular though expanding ha))- 

 it. A good bearer. 



JFruit large, roundish, flattened ; yellow, with orange por- 

 tions, splashed and marbled with much red, having also a feAv 

 gi-een dots. 



Flesh yellowish-white, crisp, and juicy. 



Flavor fine subacid to vinous. Ripens in September and 

 October. It desen'es and finds favor every where as an acqui- 

 sition to the garden and orchard. 



