NOVELTIES OF MERIT. 
Besides the extensive collections of general nursery stock embraced in this catalogue, 
there are a number of varieties, mostly new sorts, which have proved to be valuable ac- 
quisitions, and can be recommended as worthy of general cultivation in many localities. 
Correct descriptions of these will be found on the tinted paper. 
APPLES. 
Earl) Pennock. Large, oblong, yellow, striped with red, a little coarse grained but a 
fine cooker. Tree vigorous, spreading and an abundant bearer. August. 
Akin. Fruit, medium to large; color, deep red. A new sort, in color and quality resem- 
bles Jonathan, possessing more vigor. The original tree is over sixty years old, and still 
a heavy bearer. Will keep three months longer than Jonathan. Its fine appearance 
and superior quality, together with the great vigor of the tree, makesit worthy of general 
trial. 
Babbett. Western Baldwin. Large, roundish, deep red, fine grained, juicy, crisp, rich, 
fine acid. 
Ingram. A seedling of Janet. Tree more upright; fruit medium size, roundish, inclined 
to conical; smooth; yellow ground; striped, bright red, flesh greenish-yellow, delicate, 
tender, juicy, sub acid. A late keeper. 
Jacob’s Sweet. A large and exceedingly showy fruit, clear, rich yellow, deeply shaded 
with brilliant carmine; flesh crisp, fine grained and of best quality. Tree a strong, vig- 
orous grower, and good bearer. February to May. 
Patten’s Greening. A Duchess seedling from northern Iowa. Tree very hardy 
and productive. Fruit full medium, olive green with some dull red stripes and splashes. 
Flavor pleasant, sprightly, sub- 
acid. A superior cooking fruit. 
December to February. 
CRABS. 
White Arctic. Clear, transparent 
white. Medium size. August. 
PEARS. 
Kooiice. Medium to large, very 
handsome, surface yellow, one 
side covered with a bright car- 
mine, dotted with brown ; very 
early. Quality good, spicy, juicy, 
sweet, does not rot at the core. 
Tree a strong grower, heavy 
bearer and said to be free from 
blight. 
Lincoln Coreless. An interesting 
and remarkable fruit from the 
fact that it possesses neither seed 
nor core. Fruit large and high 
color, flesh yellow, rich aromatic; 
a late keeper. Tree a good 
grower, hardy, and free from dis- 
ease. 
Koonck. 
