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or fuzz as it is usually termed'. This is a remarkably- 

 large and fine variety and of good quality. Originated 

 with Mr, Walter H. Corson, Plymouth Meeting, Mont- 

 gomery Co., Pa. 



Dager. — A large variety originated ne%v Wyoming, 

 Delaware, from seed of the Eidgely. My specimen trees 

 are good vigorous growers, and hardy, but have not, as 



FIG. 26. BITR OF NUMBO CHESTNUT. 



yet, produced fruit. It is said that the nuts ai'e of fair 

 quality, but not as good as the best of its class. 



MoNCUR. — Another seedling of the Eidgely, raised 

 on the farm of Mr. Frank Moncur, near Dover, Del. 

 The original tree is about thirty years old. Described 

 as smaller than its parent, but of better quality. 



