
          Round Top

[sketch of apple]

This Apple is of large size
of a form rather oblong , the ends
are remarkably round with little
hollow at the stem or crown.
The stalk is of midling length.
The skin is smooth, the color a
yellowish green, witha faint blush
on the side next the Sun, the flesh
is yellow, firm and rich, the flavor
agreeable. It is a great bearer and
a fine keeping apple, much esteemed
both for the table and for cider.
It is cultivated in the County of
Monmouth in New Jersey.

communicated by Dr. Holcombe.
        