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crisp, and of a peculiarly rich flavor. Ripe from November to 

 February. An excellent table fruit. 



Newton Pippin. — There are two varieties of this prince of 

 fruits, the Yellow and the Green, differing in color, very much 

 alike in form, though the Yellow appears to be a little flatter 

 than the Green. Fruit medium size, round, obscurely ribbed 

 towards the eye, of a dull yellow-green, with a brownish blush 

 on one side, slightly covered with brown dots. Flesh firm, 

 yellowish-white, very crisp, juicy, having an exceedingly pecu- 

 liar rich flavor. For eating or cooking it has as yet no equal. 

 In use from November to May, retaining all its aroma till the 

 last. A native of Long Island, where the original tree, I be- 

 lieve, still exists. It requires a rich, loamy soil. 



Lady Apple. — A very popular variety, introduced from 

 France, and is generally cultivated as a leading Winter fruit 

 which it produces in clusters. The tree is of an elegant, up- 

 right, strong growth. Fruit small, regularly round, though 

 rather flattened ; color bright yellow, with a lively dark red 

 cheek. Flesh white, tender, juicy and crisp. A valuable 

 market variety, in use from December to April. 



Tewksbury Winter Blush. — A handsome American fruit, 

 not equalled for long keeping by any other sort. A great 

 bearer and of good growth. Fruit of medium size, round, flat 

 form ; skin smooth, yellow, with a bright red cheek. Flesh 

 yellowish-white, juicy, and well flavored. In use from J anu- 

 ary to July. 



Cider Apples. Winesap is a great bearer, grows freely 

 though rather straggling, and is extensively grown in the 

 sandy soils of New Jersey. Fruit medium size, roundish, yel- 

 low, almost entirely covered with dull red. Flesh yellow, firm, 

 crisp, juicy, and high flavored. A Winter fruit. 



Harrison. — A handsome growing tree of New Jersey, of the 

 very highest character as a Cider Apple, producing large 

 crops. Fruit medium size, round-oval ; yellow, with rough, 

 black specks. Flesh yellow, rich flavor. Ripe in November. 



