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38. WINE APPLE. 

 Fig. 180. 



Tree thrifty, spreading, hardy, and an abundant bearer. 



Fruit above medium, round, flattened, irregular or oblique ; 

 bright varied red over yellow, or yellow striped, with some 

 nisset near the stem. 



Flesh yellowish-white, juicy, crisp. 



Flavor rich vinous, slightly acid. Ripens from November 

 to May. 



39. SWAAE {Fig. 181). 



Tree of strong growth, and a fair Ijearer, succeeding best in a 

 dry, deep loam ; it deserves and will well repay special care 

 and high culture. 



Fruit rather large, round, flattened, sometimes irregular; 

 dead-gold color, with a little russet or darkish spots. 



Flesh yellowish, fine-grained, and tender. 



Flavor very rich and aromatic subacid, with considerable 

 spicy fragrance. Ripens from December to March. 



