THE AfPU:. 



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numerous, minute; cavity deep, reu;vil:ir, acute, small radiating 

 ])atch of russet in bottom; stem short to medium; Ijasin abrupt, 

 refjular, small ])rotuberances around the eye; calyx closed; segments 

 long, broad, connivent. Core closed; cells ovate, axile; tul.ie funnel- 

 shaped; stamens median; Hesh white, sprightly acid. August. 



Oliver (Sointor; Olircr Rrd). — A handsome late fall apple now 

 much grown in its native state, Arkansas. 



Oliver. 



Fruit large, roundish oblate, form variable, from nearly flat to 

 roundish slightlv flattened; surface deep rich yellow wholly covered 

 with Ijright rich red, coloring obscur(>ly splashed on sunny side, 

 marl)led, mixed and dotted on shaded side; dots numerous, large, 

 very distinct, russet; cavitv regular, medium, oljtuse, lined with 

 green and russet: stem medium, stout; basin wide, deep, obscurely 

 ribbed and wrinkled; calyx open; segments erect convergent. Core 

 half open, small, meeting; cells ovate, slit ; calyx-tube conical; stamens 

 basal; seeds few, plimip, long, pointed; flesh yellowish, sometimes 

 tinged with red, fine-grained, juicv, mild, pleasant, rich, subacid, very 

 good. November and December in Arkansas. 



Ontario — Originated by the late Charles Arnold, Paris, Ontaiio, 

 Canada, from seed of Northern Spy crossed with Wagenor; tree 



