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Long Island Russet

Mar 24. 1817
B Foreman                     [sketch of apple]

This apple in size & appearance very much
resembles the Coopers Russeting, it is a small
fruit, rather oblong, diminishing towards the crown
which is planted ina deep cavity.  The Stalk is like
the Coopers Russeting thin and long, full an Inch &
grows in a very deep hollow.  The flesh is dry and
sweet, making  a Cider very sweet & syrupy,
but much admired when fined for bottling.
The skin is of a russet yellow clouded with black - 
keeps well. I think the Cider made from this
Apple possesses an uncommon degree of sweetness
without superior flavor. (Highly approved by J. Downing)

1828 April 2 Grafted 4 trees in NE Orchd [Orchard]
3 trees in SE. Orchd [Orchard]
1829 April    Grafted  3 trees in SW. Orchd [Orchard]

        