CATALOGUE OF FRUITS. 



Ked Astraclian — Large, roundish, nearly covered with deep crimson, overspread 

 with a thicli bloom; very handsome; juicy, good, though rather acid. The 

 tree is very hardy, a free grower, with large foliage, and a good bearer; highly 

 esteemed on account of its fine appearance, earliness and hardiness. August. 



Suniiner Rose— Medium size, roundish; pale yellow, with a red cheek; tender and 

 delicious; has a beautiful waxen appearance. A fine dessert fruit. Tree a slow 

 grower, but a good bearer. Middle to end of August. 



Sops of Wine— Medium size, oblong; dark crimson, flesh stained with red; juicy, 

 sub-acid. Tree a. free grower, distinct and quite productive. August and Sep- 

 tember. 



Sweet Boiigli (Large Yellow Bough) — Large; pale yellow; sweet, tender and juicy. 

 Tree a moderate, compact grower and abundant bearer. August. 



Tetofsky — A Russian apple, medium size, with a yellow ground handsomely striped 

 with red, and covered with a whitish bloom; flesh juicy, sprightly, acid and 

 agreeable. Tree a moderate, stocky grower, very hardy and productive. July 

 and August. 



■'^Williams' Favorite — Large, oblong; red, rich and excellent; a moderate grower 

 and good bearer. Very highly esteemed in Massachusetts, especially around 

 Boston, where it originated. A handsome dessert apple. August. 50 cents each. 



CLASS II.— AUTUMN APPLES. 



Alexander — Origin Russian. A very large and beautiful deep red or crimson 

 apple, of medium quality. Tree very hardy, a moderate grower and rather a 

 light bearer. September and October. 



Chenango (Chenango Strawberry, Sherwood's Favorite) — Large, oblong; red and 



yellow; very handsome; highly valued as a table or market fruit on account of 



its handsome appearance and fair quality. Tree a digorous grower and very 



productive. September. 

 Fall Pippin — Very large, roundish, oblong; yellow; flesh tender, rich and delicious. 



Tree a. free grower, spreading and fine bearer; one of the most valuable varieties 



for table or market. An admirable baking apple. Extensively grown in 



AYestern New York as Holland Pippin. October to December. 

 Fanieuse (Snow Apple)— Medium size; deep crimson; flesh snowy white, tender, 



melting and delicious. Tree vigorous with dark wood; one of the finest dessert 



fruits, and valuable for market; succeeds particularly well in the North. Novem- 

 ber to January. 

 Gravenstein — A very large, striped, roundish apple, of the first quality. Tree 



remarkably rapid, vigorous and erect in growth, and very productive. One of 



the finest fall apples. September to October. 

 Haas, or Fall Queen — Origin St. Louis, Mo. Large, flat, ribbed or quartered; 



skin yellowish green, streaked and nearly covered with dull, brownish red; 



flesh white, tender, juicy, sub-acid, good. Tree very hardy and vigorous. A 



variety highly esteemed at the West and Southwest as a profitable market fruit 



and for family use. September to November. 

 Hurlbut — Origin Winchester, Conn. Fruit medium size, oblate, angular; skin 



yellow with red stripes, and splashed with red; flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy,. 



sub-acid; quality good to very good. Tree very vigorous and a great hearer. 



October to December. 

 *Jefferis — From Pennsjdvania; medium to large; striped, mostly red; flesh tender 



and delicious; one of the finest dessert apples; a moderate grower; productive. 



September and October. 50 cents each. 

 Jersey Sweet — Medium size; striped red and green; tender juicy and sweet; a, free 



grower and good bearer; very popular both for table and cooking. September 



and October. 

 Maiden's Blusli — Large, flat; paleyellow with a red cheek; beautiful; tender and 



pleasant, but not high flavored. Tree an erect, free grower, and a good bearer. 



A valuable market apple. September and October. 

 Munson's Sweet— Medium to large; pale yellow with a red cheek; tender, juicy 



and good. Tree a vigorous grower and good bearer. October and November. 



