THE APPLE. 



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Apples, its flesh resembling more in texture that of a buttery Pear than 

 that of an ordinary Apple. It is widely cultivated at the West and 

 in New England as the Golden Russet, and though neither handsome nor 

 large, is still a universal favorite, from its great productiveness and 

 admirable flavor. The uncouth name of Coxe, Sheep-nose, is nearly 

 obsolete, except in New Jersey, and we therefore adopt the present one, 

 to which it is well entitled. The tree is thrifty, with upright shoots, dull 

 reddish grayish brown. 



Fruit below medium size, roundish-ovate, dull yellow, sprinkled with 

 a very thin russet. Stalk rather long and slender. Calyx closed, and 

 set in a rather narrow basin. Flesh yellowish, very tender, juicy, with a 

 mild, rich, spicy flavor. Best. October to January. 



American Golden Russet. 



American Nonpareil. 



Origin unknown. Tree vigorous, round, and regular. Fruit medium, 

 oblong conic, yellow, streaked with lively red. Flesh white, crisp, juicy. 

 August. (Coxe.) 



American Pippin. 

 Stone. Grindstone. 



Tree thrifty, spreading, with crooked shoots. Valuable only for its 

 late keeping and for cider. 



Fruit of medium size and regular form, oblate, dull red in patches 

 and stripes, on a dull green ground. Flesh white, firm, juicy, with a 

 somewhat brisk, acid flavor. Good. Keeps till June. 



American Plate. 

 Origin unknown. Tree of slow growth, hardy, very productive. 



