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Scunk Apple

[sketch of apple]

Dec. ~ 1812

This apple was originally propagated from a
natural tree growing on the arm of  Mr Schenck
in Windsor Township Middlesex County New Jersey.
Drawing its name from the circumstance of  a 
scunk nest at the root of the Tree. It is by many
persons much admired.  It is a pretty large flat
apple. The skin yellow with numerous dark red spots
faintly resembling a yellow Newton Pippin. The stalk is
short and thick planted in a deep hollow.  The flesh is
rich yellow firm and juicy. A pleasant table fruit
ripening in December.
        