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DBscEnrnoiTS of apples. 



Fig. 93.— GAKDBN. 

 Oolay. 



This fruit originated near Vevay, Indiana, and is sup- 

 posed to be a seedling of the Janet, which it somewhat 

 resembles. 



Fruit medium, oblate, somewhat conic, truncated, regu- 

 lar ; Surface smooth, yellow, mixed, striped, purplish-red ; 

 Dots minute, gray,, scattered, indented. 



Basin wide, regular ; Eye small, closed. 



Cavity wide, regular; Stem short. 



Core very small, pyiiform, closed, clasping ; Seeds num- 

 erous, large, plump, brown ; Flesh yellowish- white, break- 

 ing, tender, juicy ; Flavor sub-acid, rich ; Quality good to 

 best ; Use, table ; Season, January to May. 



Harvest Redstreak. 



This old variety is valued only as an early cooking apple, 

 for which it has been found very profitable, by those who 

 attend market. Origin unknown. Introduced into the 

 West by Silas Wharton, from the neighborhood of Philar 

 delphia, where it was cultivated largely. Not recognized 

 among the varieties described by Coxe. 



