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PITJIASTON GOLDEN WREATH. 
seeds; amongst these we have J. Williams, Esq. of Pitmaston, 
to whom we are indebted for the present beautiful new variet)’, 
raised from seed of the Golden Pippin, which had been ferti- 
lized hj the pollen of the Siberian Crab. The fmit bears 
ample evidence of its parentage ; and a more beautiful object 
amongst trees, can scarcely be imagined, than this presents 
when laden with fniit. Its branches partake much of the 
character of the Siberian Crab-tree. They are long, slender, 
and drooping; not much branched by lateral shoots; and their 
effect may be conceived, when we state that these twiggj- 
branches, two or three feet long, but little thicker than quills, 
become densely crowded with bright yellow frait, forming 
a brilliant exhibition of pendent golden wi-eaths. 
The idea of using the Siberian Crab, as one of the parents 
of new varieties of Apples, originated, we believe, with Mr. 
Knight. He employed it chiefly on account of its hardihood 
and productiveness, and the variety which we have figured 
justifies his conclusions. The tree, at Pitmaston, which has 
not yet been increased, is healthy, and exceedingly productive, 
but affords not the anticipation of large growth. 
The segments of the calyx of this Apple, are long ; and the 
hollow, which the eye occupies, is somewhat furrowed. The 
stem, long and thin; inserted in a narrow cavity. Its fine 
yellow-coloured skin, bears here and there a little nissetty 
freckling ; and on the exposed side, a few bright red specks. 
Its flesh is bright yellow, crisp, juicy, sweet, and pleasantly 
flavoured. It will require gathering in September, but an 
inadvertency prevents our having proved how long it may be 
kept; the drawing of it was, however, made in November. 
Miniature trees of this Apple, laden with fiaiit, would prove 
beautiful objects in a shnibheiy. 
