THE APPLE. 



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POORHOUSE. 



A new variety, received from A. L. Woodson, of Kentucky, by him 

 obtained from Tennessee. 



Fruit large, roundish oblate, pale yellowish green, with russet dots. 

 Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, compact, moderately juicy, mild subacid. 

 Very good. December. Promises a good keeper. 



Pope. 

 Pope's Apple. 



This is described by Hogg as originating in Kent, England, and 

 there highty esteemed. The tree an early and abundant bearer. 



Fruit large, roundish oblate conical, clear yellow, with patches of 

 green, dark dots and streaks of red in the sun. Flesh yellowish, sugary, 

 juicy, rich, and excellent. November to March. 



Porter. 



A first-rate New England fruit, raised by the Rev. S. Porter, of Sher- 

 burne, Mass., and wherever grown a decided favorite. The tree is hardy, 

 a moderately vigorous grower, forming a low, round, spreading head, and 



Porter. 



producing abundantly, if in good soil, a fruit uniformly fair and even in 

 size and form. It is a valuable market fruit, and continues a long time 

 in use. 



