THE APPLE. 141 
Ewatr. 
Origin, farm of John Ewalt. 
Size full medium, Form truncated, somewhat angular. Co 
.our greenish yellow, with a bright red cheek, and many green- 
ish russet spots, especially about the base. Stem very short, 
rather stout, inserted in a narrow, not very deep, cavity. Calyx 
closed, set in a narrow, moderately deep, slightly plaited basin 
Flesh fine texture, tender. Flavour sprightly and pleasant, with 
an exceedingly fragrant odour. Quality very good. April. 
(W. D. Brinckle.) - 
Excr.. 
Origin, Sharon, Conn, A strong grower and a good bearer. 
Fruit. large, oblate, angular. Skin yellowish, marbled, 
splashed, and shaded with red. Stalk in a large cavity. Calyx 
closed, in a rather deep, slightly furrowed basin. Flesh yellow, 
tender, juicy, rich, with a very brisk, sub-acid flavour. Core 
largeand open. December to February, = 
ExqvisiTE. - 
Origin, orchard of A. G. Downing, Canton, Illinois. Growth 
moderate, upright, and very productive. : 
Fruit below medium, oblate. Skin yellow, striped and marked 
With red. Stem short and small, surrounded by russet, in a deep, 
broad cavity. Calyx small, partially closed, set in a shallow 
basin. Flesh white, juicy, melting, with a very rich, vinous 
flavour, almost saccharine. A delightful apple for the table. 
September to November. 
- Eustis. 
Ben Apple. 
Origin, South Reading, Mass. Moderate grower, a good 
bearer. 
Fruit rather large, roundish, slightly conic. Skin yellow, 
striped and shaded with fine red, and sprinkled with greenish 
dots. Stem short, inserted in a deep cavity, surrounded by 
russet. Calyx partially open, basin narrow, rather deep. Flesh 
yellowish, firm, crisp, mild, sub-acid. November to January. 
Fairbanks. 
Origin, Winthrop, Maine. 
Fruit medium, oblate, conic. Light yellow, striped with red, 
and patched with russet. Stem long, cavity broad and shallow, 
Flesh yellowish, juicy, with a rich, vinous flavour. September 
to October. (Me. P. S. R.) 
