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DJSSCKll'TIOKS OF Al'Pl.liS. 



Originated in Columbia County, New York. Tree 

 vigorous, with a round spreading head ; Shoots stout, olive. 



Fruit large, regulnr, oblate or slightly conic ; Surface 

 waxy yellow, rarely shaded or blushed, becomes oily or 

 greasy when kept. 



Basin rathei- wide, wavy ; Cavity wide, sometimes fold- 

 ed ; Stem short, medium and long. 



Core regular, closeil, scarcely clasping the eye; Seeds 

 generally imperfect ; Flesh yellowish-white, very tender, 

 fine grained, juicy; Flavor very pleasant, mild sub-acid, 

 rich; Season August to September; an amateur's fruit. 



Fig. 76. — HAWTHORNDEN. 



Ha-wtbomtlem. 



This famous Scotch fruit appears to do very well in this 

 country, but it must yield the palm to its American cousin 

 and representative, the Maiden's Blush, which possesses 

 all its good qualities as a market and kitchen fruit, with 

 attractive appearance. 



Tree spreading, vigorous and productive • an early 

 bearer. 



