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Kaighns Spitzemberg [Spitzenberg].

Octo 1812                         [sketch of apple]

This apple is called after a person in West Jersey.
It has considerable resemblance in size and color to the
Asopus Spitzemberg - but is more pointed at the blossom
end. It is a handsome apple above the midling size, the
skin of a lively red somewhat steaked with numerous
small white spots, smooth. The stalk long and delicate
inserted in a deep cavity, as is the Crown which is large.
The flesh is yellow, juicy, tender or crisp and well flavored.
It is and early winter fruit, highly worth cultivating
for the table.  The tree is of a delicate growth, the top
spreading- growth not handsome.
        