ty. Tree is a very strong grower, very hardy, 
and especially adapted to northern sections, 
where hardy varieties are required. Fruit 
large. ' Skin smooth, washed and streaked with 
red on a yellow ground. Flesh juicy, spright- 
ly, subacid; good. 
Golden Russett. II — November to April. 
Sour. Yellow, not striped. Medium size, 
roundish, usually a little oblong, sometimes 
slightly flattened. Surface sometimes wholly a 
thick "russet, and at others a thin, broken rus- 
set on a greenish yellow skin. Flesh whitish 
yellow, fine-grained, rather compact, sprightly, 
mild subacid; good to very good. A thrifty 
grower and excellent bearer. A most hardy 
and valuable variety. Succeeds in most all 
sections, and especiaily in rich western soils. 
Gravenstein. A — September and October. 
Sour. Greenish yellow, striped. Fruit large, 
roundish. Skin a little waxy, striped and 
splashed with bright red on yellow ground. 
Flesh tender, juicy and crisp, with a slight 
aromatic flavor, and of first quality. Tree vig- 
orous and productive, bearing regular crops of 
finely shaped, handsome fruit. Fine in all lo- 
calities. German origin. 
Greening. R'— See Rhode Island Greening. 
Grimes' Golden. W — December to Feb- 
ruary. Extra hardy. Sour. Yellow, not striped. 
Fruit is above medium size, round or slightly 
oblong. Skin rich golden yellow, sprinkled 
with large russet dots. Flesh yellowish white, 
crisp, tender, rich and juicy, with a mild sub- 
acid flavor. Tree hardy, vigorous and produc- 
tive. It succeeds over a large extent of coun- 
try, and endures severe cold without injury. 
Kubbardston Nonesuch IF— November 
and December. Sour. Red-yellow, striped. Fruit 
large. Color, small broken stripes and numer- 
ous dots of light, rich red on a rich yellow 
ground. Flesh yellowish, very rich, slightly 
subacid, with a strong mixture of a rich, sweet 
flavor; the finest quality and very valuable. A 
famous New England sort — fine at the North 
and Northwest. A native of Massachusetts. 
Jonathan. W — November until March. 
Sour. Red, striped. A beautiful dessert Ap- 
ple. Fruit of medium size, regularly formed, 
roundish and slightly conical. Skin clear and 
smooth, the ground color being clear, light yel- 
low, nearly covered by lively red stripes, deep- 
ening into brilliant or dark red in the sun. 
Flesh white, sometimes a little pinkish, very 
tender and juicy, with a mild, sprightly flavor. 
Hardy, productive, moderately vigorous. Fruit 
is one of the best in quality, and profitable for 
table or for market. Originated, Kingston, 
New York. 
Klng(King of Tompkins County). W— 
November to March. Sour. Red, striped. Fruit 
large to very large, roundish. Color a deep 
red in stripes, making a handsome appearance. 
Flesh tender, juicy, rich, highly flavored. Com- 
mands a high price in market. Tree a strong 
grower; bears abundantly. Inclined to drop 
its fruit rather early, and should be gathered 
soon. Succeeds east and west, at the north, 
but not so well in the far south. 
Langford's Seedling. H' January to 
March. Sour. Yellow, striped. Fruit medium 
size to large. Color yellow, striped, and near- 
ly covered with bright red. Flesh firm, juicy, 
mild subacid. One of the best of the late 
keepers. Origin, Maryland. 
Longfield. TK December to March. Extra 
hardy. Sour. Yellow and pink, not striped. 
A free, upright grower, a young and abundant 
bearer. Fruit medium size, round. Color yel- 
low, flushed pink, a decided blush on the sunny 
side. Flesh white, rich, sprightly subacid. 
Quality good. Russian origin. 
Magog Red Streak. W — December to 
March. Extra hardy. Sour, Red, striped. Tree very 
thrifty and vigorous, of extreme hardiness, and 
of great productiveness. Fruit medium size, 
roundish. Skin light yellow, shaded and faint- 
ly striped and splashed with light red over 
half the fruit. Flesh yellowish, moderately 
juicy, mild subacid. A very long keeper. Or- 
igin, Vermont. 
Maiden's Blush. A — August to October. 
Sour. Yellow, not striped. Fruit rather 
large, oblate, smooth and regular, with a fine, 
evenly shaded, red cheek or blush on a clear, 
pale yellow ground. Flesh white, fine grained, 
tender, pleasant subacid, but not rich. Tree 
spreading. Although deficient in richness, it 
is valued for its fair, tender, beautiful fruit 
and uniform productiveness. Valuable in the 
west. 
Mann. 
Mann. W — January to April, Extra hardy. 
Sour. Greenish yellow, not striped. Fniit 
medium to large, nearly round. Skin deep yel- 
low when ripe, with brownish red where ex- 
posed. Flesh tender and juicy, with mild, 
pleasant, subacid flavor. Tree hardy, a good 
grower, and a young and regular bearer. Keeps 
well. Popular in the colder localities. Origi- 
nated in Northern New York. > 
Mcintosh Red. >r— November to Febru- 
ary. Extra hardy. Sour Red, not striped. An 
exceedingly valuable, hardy Canada sort. Fruit 
medium size, roundish, nearlv covered with rich 
