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 crisp, and of a peculiarly rich flavor. Ripe from November to February. An excellent table fruit.

Newton Pippin.—There are two varieties of this prince of fruits, the Yellow and the Green, differing in color, very much alike in form, though the Yellow appears to be a little flatter than the Green. Fruit medium size, round, obscurely ribbed towards the eye, of a dull yellow-green, with a brownish blush on one side, slightly covered with brown dots. Flesh firm, yellowish-white, very crisp, juicy, having an exceedingly peculiar rich flavor. For eating or cooking it has as yet no equal. In use from November to May, retaining all its aroma till the last. A native of Long Island, where the original tree, I believe, still exists. It requires a rich, loamy soil.

Lady Apple.—A very popular variety, introduced from France, and is generally cultivated as a leading Winter fruit, which it produces in clusters. The tree is of an elegant, upright, strong growth. Fruit small, regularly round, though rather flattened; color bright yellow, with a lively dark red cheek. Flesh white, tender, juicy and crisp. A valuable market variety, in use from December to April.

Tewksbury Winter Blush.—A handsome American fruit, not equalled for long keeping by any other sort. A great bearer and of good growth. Fruit of medium size, round, flat form; skin smooth, yellow, with a bright red cheek. Flesh yellowish-white, juicy, and well flavored. In use from January to July.

. Winesap is a great bearer, grows freely though rather straggling, and is extensively grown in the sandy soils of New Jersey. Fruit medium size, roundish, yellow, almost entirely covered with dull red. Flesh yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, and high flavored. A Winter fruit.

Harrison.—A handsome growing tree of New Jersey, of the very highest character as a Cider Apple, producing large crops. Fruit medium size, round-oval; yellow, with rough, black specks. Flesh yellow, rich flavor. Ripe in November.