THE APPLE. 
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ably well, a most prolific bearer and vigorous grower; we give 
the Dr.’s description. Size medium, form oblate. Skin greenish 
yellow, streaked and stained with red, deepened on the sunny 
side, dotted all over with light specks and occasional russet 
spots, near the stalk, which is short and inserted in a smooth 
deep cavity. Calyx small and closed, segments reflexed, set in a 
wide, regular, and well formed basin. Flesh white, very crisp, 
juicy, tender, and pleasant sub-acid flavour, and until quite ripe 
acid predominates. August to October. 
Browser. 
Origin, Berks County, Pa., where it is exceedingly popular. 
Tree, a handsome grower and an abundant bearer. 
Fruit medium, roundish, conic. Colour whitish yellow, striped 
and splashed with carmine. Stalk rather short, inserted in a 
medium cavity. Calyx closed, basin small and corrugated. Flesh 
white, tender, mild, sub-acid flavour. December, March. 
Ketchum’s Favourite. 
Origin, farm of Mr. Ketchum in Sudbury, Vt. Tree vigorous 
and productive. 
Fruit medium, irregularly oval, inclining to conic. Skin 
light waxen yellow, slightly shaded with rosy blush, irregularly 
sprinkled with carmine dots. Stalk of medium length, inserted 
in a narrow cavity, surrounded by russet. Calyx closed, basin 
deep and narrow. Flesh white, wflth a very mild, rich, and ex- 
cellent flavour. September to January. 
Lady Healy’s Nonsuch. 
Fruit medium, roundish, oblate. Skin light waxen yellow. 
Stalk short and stout, cavity large. Calyx closed, basin medium, 
corrugated. Flesh rather firm, with a pleasant slightly aromatic 
flavour. September. 
Lake. 
Origin, D. C. Richmond, Sandusky, O. Tree of strong up- 
right growth, productive. 
Fruit scarcely of medium size, round, ovate, conical. Skin 
yellow, striped and shaded with deep red. Flesh tender, juicy, 
rich, pleasant sub-acid. Ripe September and October. (Rich- 
mond, Ms.) 
Land on. 
Origin uncertain, found on the farm of Buel Landon, Grand 
Isle, Vermont, and by him introduced to notice. Tree vigorous, 
with low spreading branches, and bears moderately every year. 
