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juicy, but not rich. A fine fruit, and very productive ; 

 tree very liable to be attacked by the borer. 



JliiiCR* — Fruit medium size, roundish, tapering some- 

 what to the eye ; calyx small, in a narrow basin ; stem 

 short, in a moderate cavity ; skin thin, yellowish- white, 

 beautifully striped and marbled with carmine ; the fruit 

 is of a delicate, waxen appearance ; flesh white, tender, 



Fig. 79.— julien. 



juicy, and fine flavored. The best summer apple known ; 

 tree a fine grower and very productive ; ripens the middle 

 of July ; rarely affected by worms. 



Maiden's Blush. — Fruit medium size, flat, smooth, and 

 fair ; skin thin, clear lemon yellow, with a fine blush to 

 the sun ; stalk short, in a wide, deep cavity ; calyx closed, 

 in a moderate basin ; flesh white, tender, sprightly, sub- 

 acid. Excellent for drying and culinary uses, and a fair 

 dessert fruit. Ripens the 1st of July. 



