APPLE. 



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flaming red nearly all over. The pulp is crisp, and 

 of an agreeable aromatic flavour. It is an early pro- 

 lific bearer on dwarf trees, but rather too delicate in 

 growth for standards. The sort is desirable for its 

 splendid appearance in the dessert, and should al- 

 ways be planted in a light sandy loam ; for though it 

 arrives at a greater size both of tree and fruit in 

 deep rich loam, the fruit are greatly deteriorated. 

 For dwarfs, it should be worked on the paradise 

 stock. 



43. Dredgers Fair Maid of Wishford, — In perfec- 

 tion from the end of December to March, The fruit 

 IS middle-sized, round, and handsom^ely shaped ; the 

 colour a lively green marbled with a little red and 

 russety spots. The flesh is firm, juicy, and not a 

 bad dessert apple, though it is principally used in 

 the kitchen. The tree bears early, and is a fine 

 healthy grower ; ranging in the orchard as one of 

 the second class, but is well worth planting any- 

 where. 



There are three or four other varieties raised by 

 Mr. Dredge, which have merit ; but these not having 

 been under the immediate care of the author, he 

 declines describing them. 



44. Grey Leadington, — In perfection from Novem- 

 ber to January. This is an apple of Scottish origin, 

 and in that country keeps longer than with us in 

 England; owing, no doubt, to the lower temperature 

 of the climate there. The fruit has no outward 

 beauty, its virtues lie within ; there being no better 

 fruit for the cook and confectioner after Christmas 



