DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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YELLOW TRANSPARENT— A new Russian variety, imported in 1870 
through the Agricultural Department; the most valuable early apple ever in- 
troduced; tree an upright and a very early and abundant bearer; fruit of good 
size; skin clear white, turning to a pale yellow; flavor acid and very good; 
ripens from ten days to two weeks earler than the Early Harvest. 
AUTUMN. 
ALEXANDER (Emperor) — Of Russian origin; large; deep red or crimson; 
flesh yellowish-white, crisp, tender, with pleasant flavor; very hardy. Oc- 
tober. 
AUTUMN STRAWBERRY — Of good size, brilliant coloring and fair qual- 
ity, this Apple is greatly valued for table and market. Tree robust and 
productive. September and October. 
DUTCHESS OF OLDENBURG— Of Russian origin; large size; roundish, 
streaked with red and yellow; flesh whitish, juicy; flavor sprightly sub-acid; 
■ av;. 
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ALEXANDER 
tree a vigorous grower, very hardy; very early and abundant bearer. While 
it is indispensible in the North, it is almost equally so in the South. We con- 
fidently recommend it for the orchard as one of the most valuable sorts for 
market, or in the garden for domestic use. September. 
