278 SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY. 



Koslov (Koslov Morcllo). — Large, round, pointed at apex; color 

 dark red, turning black at maturity; stalk one and one-half inches 



Ilortense. 



long, in slight cavity; suture a mere trace. Flesh red, and dark 

 red when fuUv mature, tender, juicy, acid, but milder when fully ripe; 

 of the Vladimir tyiic. Russia. 



Late Duke. — Large, obtuse heart-shaped ; color dark handsome 

 red when fully ri])e; stalk one to one and one-lialf inches long, in 

 shallow cavity. Flesh lightly colored, subacid, liut not rich in flavor. 

 Season, very late. Starred in a dozen States. Duke. 



Lancaster. — Medium, roundish, heart-sha]ied, regular: suture 

 very slight; color bright red; stalk long, .slender, in medium smooth 

 cavity. Fle.sh half tender, juicy, sweet, with a sprightly pleasant 

 flavor. Ripens in .lune in Pennsylvania, where it originated. 



Late Kentish. — Size medium to small, round, some\\hat flattened; 

 color darker red than Early Richmond, when fully ripe; stem one to 



