554 



DESCBipnosrs of apples. 



Basin shallow, generally regular ; Eye small, closed. 

 Cavity deep, narrow, regular, brown ; Stem long, rather 

 slender. 



Core large, regular, heart-shaped, reaching the eye ; Seeds 



Fig. 184.— MAT. 



numerous, pointed, plump, brown; Flesh yellow, com- 

 pact, fine, sufficiently juicy ; Quality fair; Use market and 

 kitchen ; Season spring and into summer. 



This undescribed fniit appears to have originated in 

 Clermont County, Ohio. My specimens and trees came 

 from my worthy friend, Wm. E. Mears, of Milford, Ohio. 



Tree vigorous, -healthy, round top, spreading, produc- 

 tive ; Shoots rather slendei' ; Leaves rich green, abundant. 



Fruit large, round, regular ; Surface smooth, green, be- 

 coming yellow, with a dull bronzy blush ; Dots gray and 

 brown. 



