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 White Seek-no-further.—A very popular variety; trees of free growth and good bearing. Fruit round, rather tapering towards the eye, of a yellowish-white color; skin smooth, with russety spots. Flesh yellow, rich, juicy and tender. A table fruit of great excellence; in use from September to November.

Bell-flower, or Yellow Bell-flower of some, is everywhere esteemed for its many good qualities. It is one of the most prolific bearers, and, being a native, well adapted for general culture. Fruit very large, of a conical form; color creamy-yellow, with a few brown spots. Flesh tender, juicy, crisp, with a sprightly flavor, having a large core. Fit for the table or kitchen. In use from September to December.

Autumn Pearmain, or Winter Pearmain.—This variety is not excelled by any of our Fall or Winter fruits. Wood of slender growth, but producing great crops. Fruit oblong, medium size, of a yellowish color, stained and mottled with a brownish-red. Flesh pale lemon-yellow, tender, with an agreeable, aromatic flavor. Fit for dessert or cooking. Ripe in October to January.

. Cumberland Spice, or White Bell-flower of some, is a general favorite, producing great crops. Fruit oblong, large size, tapering towards the eye; of a yellowish-white color, marked with a few reddish-brown dots, having a large core. Flesh white, very juicy, tender, with a delicately agreeable flavor. In use from October to February.

Bullock's Pippin, or Sheep-Nose.—This is a productive variety, universally cultivated for its luscious flavor. Fruit conical, of a yellow russety color, footstalk long. Flesh yellow, very tender, mild, rich, and juicy. An American sort, in eating from October to January. It is called by Eastern growers “Golden Russet,” confounding it with the well-known old Apple of that name, to which it has no affinity.

Wine Apple, or Hay’s Apple.—Well known in this vicinity as a superb Winter fruit, of large size; of a round, flattened