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THE GARDENER'S ASSISTANT. 



flavour brisk and refreshing when gathered for immediate 

 use. 



Mrs. Phillimore. — Dessert. November-December. A 

 recent variety of fine appearance, raised from a cross 

 between Cox's Pomona and Mr. Gladstone; likely to be 

 a favourite. Tree prolific, of steady growth, and suitable 

 both for bush and standard form. Fruit large, round or 



Fig. 



-Apple. Newton Wonder, (i.) 



slightly conical, ribbed, green or yellow with red, soft and 

 excellent aromatic flavour. 



New Hawthomden. — Culinary. November-December. 

 Hardy and prolific, useful both for garden and market 

 culture. Tree compact, freely branched as a bush on the 

 Paradise, stronger on the Crab; comes into bearing rather 

 slowly. Fruit large, round, flattened, pale-green or 

 yellow, juice abundant and briskly acid. 



N* -10 Northern Greening. — Culinary. November— April. 

 An excellent late Apple of hardy constitution, good for 

 gardens or market. Tree very strong, erect, much 

 branched; forms a good bush on a Dwarfing stock, but 

 is best on the Crab as a standard. Fruit large to very 

 large, round, even and handsome, green with rich red 

 colour, pleasantly acid, and very heavy. 



Newton Wonder (fig. 888). — Culinary. November-May. 

 A useful late variety, of excellent constitution. Tree of 

 vigorous growth as a large bush or standard on the Crab; 

 satisfactory as a bush on a Dwarfing stock. Fruit large 

 to very large, round, even, yellow and crimson when 

 ripe, firm with a brisk acidity and good flavour. 



Newtovm Pippin.- — Dessert. December - April. A 

 celebrated old American Apple, but is rarely obtained at 

 its best in this country even with protection. Tree of 

 slender moderate growth, forming a small bush on the 

 Paradise. Fruit medium, even, round, green, very juicy 

 with a brisk rich flavour. 



Nonesuch. — Culinary. September-October. An old 

 variety, still a favourite in some districts. Tree of lax, 

 much branched, and slender growth; forms a good bush 

 on the Paradise, and a well-developed tree on the Crab. 

 Fruit medium, round and even, yellow streaked with red. 

 sweet and well flavoured. 



Nonpareil. — Dessert. Januar3 T -May. An old and 

 valuable Apple of first-rate quality. Tree of moderate 

 growth, but free and hardy, forming a compact bush on 

 the Paradise, bearing freely in the best situations. Fruit 

 small, round, yellowish with russet and red, flavour 

 aromatic. 



Norfolk Beefing. — Culinary. January-May. A late 

 keeper, very healthy and hardy in the best situations, 



subject to canker in wet soils. Tree of moderate growth, 

 forming a useful open bush on a Dwarfing stock. Fruit 

 medium to large, round and flattened, green, yellow, and 

 abundant dark-red, acid and firm, well flavoured. 



Northern Dumpling. — Culinary. September-October. 

 An especially hardy variety, which succeeds in some of 

 the coldest northern districts. Tree freely branched, 

 compact, and of good habit; fairly prolific and hardy as 

 a bush on a Dwarfing stock ; also makes an excellent 

 standard. Fruit large, round or somewhat conical, 

 greenish-yellow and red, briskly acid. 



OJcera, — Dessert. September. Of Continental origin, 

 peculiar in colour and flavour. Tree erect, strong and 

 irregular in growth, needs close attention to secure a well- 

 formed specimen. It will thrive on either kind of stock. 

 Fruit of medium size, distinct dull reddish-yellow tint, 

 flavour aromatic and rich when well ripened. 



Peasgood's Nonesuch (fig. 889). — Culinary. November- 

 December. A fine exhibition variety, chiefly valued for its 

 great size, but the quality is also good. Tree spreading, 

 dwarf and open as a bush on the Paradise ; strong stan- 

 dards can also be had on the Crab. Fruit large to very 

 large, round or somewhat flattened, even, yellow with 

 abundant red streaks, very handsome, acid and juicy. 



Potts' Seedling. — Culinary. August-October. A free 

 cropper of considerable merit for gardens or market. 

 Tree forms an excellent bush or pyramid of medium 

 growth on the Paradise, and is healthy and free and 

 extremely prolific; also forms a good standard with well- 

 developed heads and a stout stem. Fruit medium to 

 large, round or slightly conical, green, becoming yellow 

 when ripe. Excellent for cooking. 



Med Astrachan. — Dessert. August-September. Chiefly 

 useful for its prolific vigorous habit and hardiness. Good 

 for market purposes. Tree strong, erect, much branched, 

 forming a bush quickly on a good stock. On the Paradise 

 it is much smaller, but bears earlier. Fruit medium, 



yellow and abundant rich red, very sweet and of good 

 flavour. Must be used immediately after gathering. 



Reinette de Canada. — Dessert and culinary. November- 

 March. Hardy, prolific, and useful for gardens or 

 market. Tree of strong free open growth; succeeds on 

 both classes of stocks, but is more prolific on the Paradise. 

 Fruit large, rather conical, yellow with a little russet, 

 finely flavoured and juicv. 



