THE APPLE. 173. 
Fruit rather large, oval or conic. Skin yellow, striped with 
red. Stalk short, inserted in a deep large cavity. Calyx open, 
in abroad uneven basin. Flesh yellow, tender, juicy, with a 
rather mild, rich, pleasant flavour. September, October. 
Minister. Man. Ken. 
A New England variety, introduced to notice by the late R, 
Manning. It originated on the farm of Mr. Saunders, Rowley, 
Mass. ; but. was first exhibited to Mr. M. by a minister—the 
Rev. Dr. Spring, of Newburyport, whence its name. Mr. Man- 
ning recommended it, but it has not become popular. 
Fruit large, oblong, tapering, to the eye, around which are a 
few furrows—and resembling the Yellow Belle-Eleur in outline 
Skin striped and splashed near the stalk, with bright red on a 
greenish yellow ground. Stalk an inch long, slender, curved to 
one side, and pretty deeply inserted. Calyx small, closed, 
inserted in a very narrow, plaited or furrowed basin. Flesh yel 
lowish white, very tender, with a somewhat acid, but very 
agreeable flavour. October to February. 
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Mo.asseEs. 
Supposed to be a native of North Carolina. Tree upright, 
vigorous, and hardy. - 
Fruit medium, oblate, angular. Skin thick, rough, greenish 
yellow, shaded with dull pale crimson, thickly covered with 
large crimson or lilac dots, and dull lilac bloom. Stalk long 
and slender, inserted in a large cavity. Calyx closed, basin very 
shallow. Flesh yellow and exceedingly sweet. January to 
April. i 
Monx’s Favounrire. 
From Randolph Co., Indiana. Tree very thrifty, an annual 
bearer. 
Fruit large, roundish, angular, slightly flattened, yellow mot- 
tled, striped and splashed with dark red, grey russet dots. Stem 
short, cavity open, regular. Calyx small, basin broad, furrows 
obscure. Flesh yellowish white, tender, sub-acid, very good. 
December to June. (Elliott.) 
Moorn’s GREENING, 
Raised by R. Moore, of Southington, Conn. very produc 
tive. St oo : : 
Fruit medium, globular, inclining to oblong or conic. Skin 
greenish yellow, sometimes with a slight blush. Stem small. in- 
serted in a moderate cavity. Calyx closed, basin very shaliow, 
Flesh white, juicy tender, with a brisk, vinous flavour. De 
cember, March. 
