THE APPLE. 



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Benwell's Pearmain. 



An English variety. Fruit medium, roundish conical, dull green, 

 with stripe of red. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, juicy, brisk, aromatic. 

 December, January. (Hogg.) 



Bentley's Sweet. 



Bere Court Pippin. 



Origin, Berkshire, England. Fruit medium round, slightly oblate, 

 yellowish with stripes of red in sun. Flesh crisp, juicy, brisk, acid. 

 September and October. (Hogg.) 



Bergner. 



Originated with G-. Bergner, near Hermann, Mo. Tree a rapid 

 grower, with strong branches, somewhat drooping ; hardy and an abund- 

 ant bearer. 



Fruit large, roundish oblate. Color a rich yellow ground, mostly 

 covered, striped and splashed with shades of maroon red, with some 

 yellow gray or russet dots. Stalk short. Cavity open, regular, deep. 

 Calyx small, closed. Basin abrupt, deep, slightly plaited at base. Core 

 small. Flesh yellow, crisp, juicy, sprightly, aromatic, quince-like. Yery 

 good. February to April. 



Bess, Pool. 

 Best Pool. 



Origin, Warwickshire, England. Tree hardy, vigorous, productive. 



