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No 90
Siberian Crab

[sketch of apple]

This Apple is generally cultivate for preserving.
It is a delicately formed tree of small growth. Bears very
soon and abundantly.  When ripe the fruit has the
appearance of a very large and beautiful cherry.  It
grows in clusters three of four together.  The stalk is long and
rounder as some cherries.  The blossom end presents like a bunch of small
stiff leaves.  <s>It ought to be preserved while green and becomes too
tender when ripe</s>. The fruit is highly scented and of a sprightly
taste when ripe and somewhat acid.
        