'’’ME APPLE. 
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ter fruit, a most abundant bearer, and a hardy tree. It is a na- 
tive of Delaware. The tree has small leaves, grows thriftily, 
and makes a fine, spreading head. 
Fruit rather above medium size — in rich soils large ; form re- 
gular, nearly round, a little flattened at the ends. Skin smooth, 
of a lively deep red, over a yellow ground, or, more frequently, 
with a few indistinct stripes of yellow. Stalk short, inserted in a 
round, smooth cavity, with a little russet around it. Flesh yel 
lowish-white, juicy and crisp, with a rather vinous, rich, and 
pleasant flavour. October to March. 
Wright Apple. 
Origin, Hubbardton, Vermont. Tree vigorous and pro- 
ductive. 
Fruit medium, roundish, oblate. Skin fine lemon yellow. 
Stalk short, inserted in a deep cavity. Calyx closed, basin 
rather large and corrugated. Flesh white, very tender, juicy, 
vinous, almost sweet, aromatic. Middle of September to middle 
of October. 
Yacht. 
Origin, Montgomery Co., Pa. Tree of moderate growth, a 
regular bearer. 
Fruit large, roundish, striped with red, with various hues on 
yellowish ground. Stalk short, inserted in a small cavdty. 
Calyx open, set in a large, shallow basin. Flesh yellowish, ten- 
der, with a pleasant, sub-acid flavour. November to March. 
Yellow Meadow. 
A Southern fruit. 
Fruit large, oblate. Skin greenish yellow. Stem rather 
slender, in a deep, irregular cavity. Calyx large and open, 
in a shallow basin. Flesh yellow, compact, flavour vinous, rich 
and excellent. November. 
Yellow Pearmain. 
Golden Pearmain. 
Origin uncertain ; probably a Southern fruit, moderate in 
growth and productiveness. 
Fruit medium, obliquely conic, inclining to oblong. Skin 
yellowish, slightly shaded with dull red. Stem short, inserted 
by a lip in a very narrow cavity. Calyx small and closed, basin 
deep, round and open. Flesh yellowish, tender, with a pleasant, 
rich, vinous flavour, slightly aromatic. January to March. 
Yopp’s Favourite. 
Fruit large, roundish, slightly conic. Skin smooth, oily, 
