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ord’s apple. 
long and thin. Colour, a yellowish green, with the exposed 
side deepened to a reddish brown, and irregularly speckled, 
and sometimes russetted near the stem. Flesh, greenish 
white, tender, rather melting than crisp, juicy, with a well- 
sweetened briskness ; and possessing a pleasant hut not prom- 
inent perfume. Our drawing of Ord’s Apple was made in the 
first week of June ; it was then perfectly sound, but its height 
of perfection, with regard to flavour, will usually be found to 
be from January to April. 
In respect to culture, we are informed by Mr. Errington, 
than whom no one is more able to direct, that the tree bears 
well as a standard or esj^alier; hut, says he, “It well deserves 
a w'all. An east or west gable w'ould suit it admirably. When 
the tree becomes established, it may he well to insert grafts 
upon it of the best Non2)areil, and this frait would be found 
of a flavour superior to those grown on standards. Thus, two 
excellent varieties w'ould he produced on the same tree — a 
pleasing convenience to amateur horticulturists. If such plan 
be adopted, I would advise a platform to be made for the tree, 
after the manner described in the Auctarium of the present 
year.” 
This tree is not very hardy, therefore, if grown as a standard, 
it should occupy a favourable situation ; unless it be in the 
West of England, particularly in Devonshire, where it will need 
no such caution. This county possesses advantages for fniit 
growing which every horticulturist would gladly jiossess. 
