THE APPLE. 



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Fruit rather above medium size — in rich soils large ; form regular, 

 nearly round, a little flattened at the ends. Skin smooth, of a lively 

 deep red over a yellow ground, or more frequently with a few indis- 

 tinct stripes of yellow. Stalk short, inserted in a round, smooth cavity, 

 with a little russet around it. Flesh yellowish white, juicy, and crisp, 

 with a rather vinous, rich, and pleasant flavor. Good to very good. 

 Core small. October to March. 



"Winesap. 



Wine Sop ? Potpie Apple. 



This is not only a good Apple for the table, but it is also one of the 

 very finest cider fruits, and its fruitfulness renders it a great favorite 

 with orchardists. The tree grows rather irregularly, and does not form 

 a handsome head, but it bears early, and the apples have the good 

 quality of hanging late upon the trees without injury, while the tree 

 thrives well on sandy, light soils. The tree is very hardy, and one of 

 the most profitable orchard varieties wherever grown. Young wood 

 reddish brown, with smooth red buds. 



Winesap. 



Fruit of medium size, rather roundish oblong. Skin smooth, of a fine 

 dark red, with a few streaks, and a little yellow ground, appearing on the 

 shady side. Stalk nearly an inch long, slender, set in an irregular cav- 

 ity. Calyx small, placed in a regular basin, with fine plaits. Flesh 

 yellow, firm, crisp, with a rich, high flavor. Very good. November to 

 May. 



Wing Sweet. 



An old variety, of unknown origin, profitable for stock feeding and 

 cooking. Tree a moderate grower, spreading, and productive. 



