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44. wood's greening. 



Fig. 186. 



Tree rather spreading, and of slender growth ; in strong 

 soils or under high cnltm-e, a good and uniform bearer. 



Fruit medium to large, roundish-conical, somewhat flatten- 

 ed ; green, turning yellow as it ripens. 



Flesh greenish-white, fine-grained, and tender. 



Flavor pleasant subacid. Ripens from January to March. 



45. YELLOW NEWTOWN PIPPIN {Fig. 187). 



Tree of slow growth, with rough bark even while young, 

 but hardy, long-lived, and, in favorable soil and climate, a 

 good bearer ; needs and deserves high culture. 



Fruit medium to large, irregular, generally round, flattened, 

 and slightly oblique ; in fine specimens inclining to oblong ; 

 often scabbed and imperfect in unfavorable circumstances. 



Flesh yellowish, firm, juicy. 



Flavor high, rich, and fragrant, with moderate acid. The 

 finest apple known. Ripens from January to May. 



The Green Newtown Pippin is distinguishable only by the 



