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54. They have generally russet marks a*t the stalk. 

 They require a pretty strong, deep, warm soil to attain 

 perfection, and should be well manured in the orchard 

 continually. Page 65. 



55. With a light bloom. Vandevere of New York. A 

 light rich^soil is best for it. Tree moderately vigorous, 

 and productive. Page 65. 



56. A good cooking apple, productive, showy, and sale- 

 able in market. Page 68. 



57. It belongs to the Newtown Pippin class. Page 69. 



58. Sometimes a little' blush next sun ; form, regular, 

 conical. It is remarkably fair and pure in complexion. 

 Tree is very productive. Page 71. 



59. This, we venture to say, is much below its value 

 and character. It is one of the very best of the Sweet 

 Apple class for baking. Page 73. 



60. Origin of this apple, Virginia, on the farm of Caleb 

 Eawles. Page 75. 



61. Good in Ohio, Michigan, and in New York. Tree 

 thrifty, but of slender growth. Very prolific. Page 76. 



62. Almost entirely deep red ; form, roundish, a little 

 narrowing toward the eye. The fruit is covered with a 

 pale white bloom. Excellent for summer stewing, with 

 sugar. Page 77. 



63. Orange next the sun. Keeps one month later than 

 the Pall Pippin. Page 79. 



64. Good for cooking and drying. Page 79. 



65. "Whitish yellow, with a faint brownish blush, with 

 a few red specks sometimes. Page 81. 



66. There are many other varieties of native Eussets, 

 but most of them are rather inferior. Page 82. 



67. In rich, deep, sandy loam it bears fine crops. It 

 does not succeed well in damp or cold soils. P. 90. 



68. It is not 80 good for the kitchen as Yellow Harvest, 

 y©t it is good for summer baking. It is one of the best 



