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forty years old ! This apple ripens early, and in 

 this respect follows closely on the redstreak. 



137. Fox Whelp,— Is another old celebrated cider 

 apple, producing a fine rich sugary liquor, with 

 which many of the finest ciders of Herefordshire are 

 compounded, it adding both strength and flavour. 



138. Red Must, — Is one of the largest cider 

 apples cultivated in Herefordshire. Though not in 

 such high estimation as formerly, it will be kept in 

 cultivation on account of its foroiing a contrast to 

 the Styre ; this last producing the best cider from 

 light soils, while the Must yields the best from strong 

 heavy land. 



139. Woodcock, — Was formerly in high estimation 

 ^as a cider fruit, though perhaps less cultivated of late 

 years. It still however has its admirers, and is too 

 good an apple to be lost. 



140. Siberian Harvey, — Is a new variety, raised 

 between the Siberian crab and the golden Harvey, by 

 Mr. Knight. The fruit is about the size of the golden 

 pippin, and ripens about the middle of October. It 

 is recommended by Mr. Knight, who states his 

 opinion, that this and the Foxley are superior for 

 the press to any hitherto in cultivation. The juice 

 which it yields is uncommonly sweet. 



It will be observed, that seven of the above are of 

 long standing as cider apples, and most of them are 

 still valued in making that liquor. The other three 

 have been raised by Mr. Knight, to w^hose very ex- 

 cellent treatise on the culture of the apple and pear. 



