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THE APPLE. 
inserted in a very round cavity. [Sometimes this cavity is par- 
tially closed.] Calyx small, greenish, set in a shallow basin — 
scarcely plaited. Flesh yellowish, fine grained, tender, with an 
exceedingly rich, aromatic flavour, and a spicy smell. Core 
small. The trees bear fair crops, and the fruit is in season from 
December to March. 
Yanderverr of New York. 
Newtown Spitzenburgh. Ox Eye. 
Joe Berry. 
We have retained the name, under which we have long 
known our very favourite apple, although we are persuaded it 
does not belong to it. It appears to be clearly proved that it 
did not originate in Delaware, but that it had its origin in New- 
town, Long Island, and was described by Coxe, by the name of 
Newtown Spitzenburgh ; but is has so long borne the name of 
Yandevere, that we think it not practicable to restore its true 
name, and therefore propose to call it Yandevere of New York. 
Tree moderate, vigorous and productive, in rich, light soil, of 
most excellent fruit, which is suited to more tastes than any 
other apple of its season. 
Fruit medium, oblate, slightly conic. Skin fine yellow, washed 
