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No 48
American Pippin
[sketch of apple]

The shape of the American Pippin is
very flat with scarcely any hollow either
at the stalk or blossom end. The stalk is very
singular, being <s>more</s> thicker and more fleshy than any apple we
have.  The blossom end or crown is correspondently 
large, the skin is of a dull red with
faint yellow spots <s>with</s> and a portion of
dull green.  The flesh is hard the color white,
partaking of a green cast.  It is an uncommonly
fine keeping Apple and <s>will</s> may be
preserved sound till Harvest.  It is called
a good Cider Apple.  Dr Mease states 
that 14 bushels are required for a bbl [barrel]
of Cider. The tree is remarkably
spreading with hanging straggling limbs and
requires but little trimming to keep 
it open.  The apple ripens late -
General Robinson says. It is the best keeping apple he is
acquainted with, and the most profitable apple he can
cultivate.  It is next the the Greyhouse for bottling Cider.
I have eaten one in the beginning of August of the 2nd year.
        