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No 166

Double Chinese, Jambo, or
Rose Apple of China

[sketch of apple]

This apple was imported from London as the
Rose Apple of China described by Barrow. [Sir John Barrow]
It is a handsome Apple above midling size
a little longer than wide produced towards the 
Blossom end which is very little sunk. The stalk
is short and thick little hollow where it is inserted.
The skin is smooth <s>ground a light yellow with
a dark red cheek. The flesh is white firm and
juicy</s> streaked with red and green. It is a pleasant
juicy apple for the Table, and is an abundant bearer.
The Tree of a strong vigorous and handsome growth
the fruit ripens in October.
        