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the cause of its early decay is entirely from the 

 canker, which is the case with most sorts of 

 weak growth, but the Golden Pippin is one of 

 the insect's greatest favourites : therefore by 

 keeping the body of the trees sound, you may 

 depend on your Golden Pippins flourishing as 

 well as ever. 



(30.) — Franklin's Golden Pippin ; this is a 

 very good juicy table apple, a good bearer 

 and will keep, it is in high perfection in No- 

 vember. 



(31.) — Esopus Spitzenberg Apple; this apple 

 is said to be an American, and was first raised 

 in Albany : it requires the protection of a wall: 

 it is large, handsome, and of an exquisite fla- 

 vour. 



(32.) — Scarlet Pearmain ; this is a handsome 

 table apple of a fine scarlet colour, full of fine 

 sweet juice, and a great bearer; ripens early in 

 the autumn, and will keep through the winter. 



(33.) — Royal Pearmain ; this apple is very 

 handsomely formed, of rather a russet red co- 

 lour, and a good size for the table, the flavour 

 .is very fine, and it is generally a good bearer ; 



