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sun, with numerous large, light specks. Stem rather stout, in a large 

 cavity. Calyx large, open, in a deep narrow basin. Flesh greenish 

 white, remarkably tender, juicy, with a fine, rich, almost saccharine 

 flavor. Good. Last of August and September. (Cole.) 



Richard's Graft. 



Richmond. 



Origin, farm of D. C. Richmond, Sandusky, O. Tree a free grower, 

 and a profuse bearer. 



Fruit large, oblate, light yellow, striped, splashed, and marbled with 

 crimson, and thickly sprinkled with light brown dots. Stalk short. 

 Calyx open. Flesh white, tender, juicy, vinous, sweet, and rich. Good. 

 October to February. 



Ridge Pippin. 



Origin unknown, supposed Pennsylvania. Tree a good grower and 

 bearer. 



Fruit rather large, roundish conical, very much ribbed. Yellow, very 

 slightly shaded, sprinkled with russet and crimson dots. Stalk rather 

 short, inserted generally in a large cavity. Calyx closed, set in an ab- 

 rupt uneven basin. Flesh yellowish, juicy, crisp, with a mild, almost 

 saccharine, slightly aromatic flavor. Good. March, April. 



Yalued mainly as a long keeper and salable in market. 



Riest. 



From Simon S. Riest, Lancaster, Pa. 



Fruit large, roundish, ribbed at apex, fair yellow. Flesh fine, 

 pleasant. Good. August. 



