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2. Kiasha — Size, medium \ round ; flesh, tender ; 

 sweet, and juicy ; kernel, sweet ; earlier than the 

 Turkey. 



3. Lady Margaret — Size, medium ; round ; flesh, 

 firm ; much resembles the Moorpark, of which it is 

 probably a seedling. 



4. Mignion — Size, small; form, round; flesh, firm; 

 color, dull yellow, with brownish red spots next the 

 sun ; appears hardy, and indicates fruitfulness. De- 

 serves a trial in Brisbane gardens. 



5. Moorpark — Size, large ; form, round ; flesh, deep 

 orange, separating freely from the stone ; habit, strong 

 and healthy in suitable positions ; flavor, excellent : 

 ripens late. 



6. Orange (Royal J — Size, rather above medium; 

 form, nearly round ; color, deep orange, tinged with 

 red, except where shaded ; flesh, deep orange, firm, 

 adhering to the stone ; flavor excellent ; stone small, 

 smooth, thick in the middle ; kernel sweet ; habit 

 healthy ; good bearer. 



7. Pale Superb — Supposed to be a Camden seedling. 

 It is much esteemed in the southern colonies for the 

 size, beauty, and delicate flavor of its fruit. 



8. Pennant Hills Oval — A seedling apricot, raised 

 near Parramatta, New South Wales ; is hardy, fine 

 flavored, and a good bearer. 



9. Turkey — Size, medium ; form, nearly round ; 

 color, deep yellow, with many brownish spots next the 

 sun; flesh firm, pale yellow; flavor agreeable; stone 

 separating freely from the flesh ; kernel sweet ; ripens 

 earlier than the Moorpark, but so gradually that it 

 remains longer in perfection than any other apricot ; 

 habit healthy ; leaves large. 



The Mush Mush (Italian) Peach, Shipley's, River's 

 Large Red, Oulins, and other valuable sorts recently 

 introduced, can now be obtained. 



