THE APPLE. 
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Ewalt. 
Origin, farm of John Ewalt. 
Size full medium. Form truncated, somewhat angular. Co 
lour greenish yellow, with a bright red cheek, and many green- 
ish russet spots, especially about the base. Stem very short, 
rather stout, inserted in a narrow, not very deep, cavity. Calyx 
closed, set in a narrow, moderately deep, slightly plaited basin. 
Flesh fine texture, tender. Flavour sprightly and pleasant, with 
an exceedingly fragrant odour. Quality very good. April. 
(W. D. Brinckle.) 
Excel. 
Origin, Sharon, Conn. A strong grower and a good bearer. 
Fruit large, oblate, angular. Skin yellowish, marbled, 
splashed, and shaded with red. Stalk in a large cavity. Calyx 
closed, in a rather deep, slightly furrowed basin. Flesh yellow, 
tender, juicy, rich, with a very brisk, sub-acid flavour. Core 
large and open. December to February. 
Exquisite. 
Origin, orchard of A. G. Downing, Canton, Illinois. Growth 
moderate, upright, and very productive. 
Fruit below medium, oblate. Skin yellow, striped and marked 
with red. Stem short and small, surrounded by russet, in a deep, 
broad cavity. Calyx small, partially closed, set in a shallow 
basin. Flesh white, juicy, melting, with a very rich, vinous 
flavour, almost saccharine. A delightful apple for the table. 
September to November. 
Eustis. 
Ben Apple. 
Origin, South Reading, Mass. Moderate grower, a good 
bearer. 
Fruit rather large, roundish, slightly conic. Skin yellow, 
striped and shaded with fine red, and sprinkled with greenish 
dots. Stem short, inserted in a deep cavity, surrounded by 
russet. Calyx partially open, basin narrow, rather deep. Flesh 
yellowish, firm, crisp, mild, sub-acid. November to January. 
Fairbanks. 
Origin, Winthrop, Maine. 
Fruit medium, oblate, conic. Light yellow, striped with red, 
and patched with russet. Stem long, cavity broad and shallow. 
Flesh yellowish, juicy, with a rich, vinous flavour. September 
to October. (Me. P. S. R.) 
