From near Souchoum Kale, Caucasus. A native variety 
of apple, generally called Afghasian apple, grown "by the 
natives for centuries. The fruits are large, of a grayish- 
green color, except on the side exposed to the sun, where 
they have narrow vertical red stripes. 
This introduction, under No. 27060, will be for dis- 
tribution later. 
