and Ornamental Trees , Vines, Shrubs , Roses , Etc. 
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BELLE De BOSKOOP. — A new variety said to be of Russian origin. 
Fruit medium to large ; skin yellow shaded with light and dark, 
red over nearly the whole surface ; flesh a little coarse, crisp, 
tender, juicy, sub-acid, rich and of good quality. February to 
April. 50cts. each. 
BEN DAVIS — Large, very handsomely striped with red ; good quality 
and late keeper. A very popular apple in the West and Southwest. 
Tree hardy and vigorous. 
BETHEL — Fruit good size, roundish oblong, yellow ground, covered 
with beautiful red stripes, and dotted with fine red and white spots ; 
quality very best. Tree crooked grower, but hardy ; one of the 
most valuable varieties for the North. December to February. 
BOTTLE GREENING — Resembles Rhode Island Greening in size and 
flavor. Tree a better grower and much hardier. December to 
March. 
ESOPUS SPITZENBURG — Large, round, ovate, skin deep red, faintly 
striped and covered with bloom: flesh rich, crisp and high flavored. 
December to April. 
FALLAWATER — {Syn. — Faldenwalder. Tulpehocken). Large, round- 
ish, smooth, yellowish green with a brown blush, tender, juicy, 
mildly acid and agreeable. December to January. 
GIDEON — Originated by Peter M. Gideon, Excelsior, Minn. Fruit of 
medium size; skin a rich golden yellow with a handsome rosy blush; 
flesh juicy and fine sub-acid. Said to be very hardy. October to 
December. 50 cts. each. 
GOLDEN RUSSET — Medium size, russet, tinged with red on the ex- 
posed side; flesh crisp, juicy, highly flavored. Tree very hardy, a 
regular and prolific bearer. January to June. 
GREEN SWEET— Medium, nearly round, greenish, tender, sweet and 
spicy; not excelled; one of the best keeping sweet apples. Tree 
very hardy. December to May. 
GRIMES GOLDEN— (Grimes Golden Pippin). Medium to large size; 
skin golden yellow, sprinkled with gray dots; flesh crisp, tender, 
juicy; very good. Tree hardy, vigorous and productive. January 
to April. 
HUBBARDSTON— (Hubbardston Nonesuch). Large, striped yellow and 
red, tender, juicy and fine. Good bearer. November to January. 
LADY APPLE — Small; skin pale yellow with a brilliant red cheek; 
flesh crisp, juicy and pleasant. Tree a moderate grower and bears 
large crops of fruit in clusters. A beautiful dessert fruit. November 
to May. 50 cts. each. 
