. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 60 REPORT ON THE No. 24- This is a native of Ontario, as its name in- dicates. It was originated by the late Cliarles Arn- old of Paris. Ontario, by crosssing Wagener and Spy. Its early and abundant bearing, the good quality and even size of the fruit, are points in its favor as an export variety. It has been tested in a commercial way for some years at our Bay of Quinte station, where it is counted pro- fitable. Origin : Paris, On- tario. Tree : fairly hardy, moderately vigorous, somewhat spreading; very productive ; an early bearer. Ontario.
. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 60 REPORT ON THE No. 24- This is a native of Ontario, as its name in- dicates. It was originated by the late Cliarles Arn- old of Paris. Ontario, by crosssing Wagener and Spy. Its early and abundant bearing, the good quality and even size of the fruit, are points in its favor as an export variety. It has been tested in a commercial way for some years at our Bay of Quinte station, where it is counted pro- fitable. Origin : Paris, On- tario. Tree : fairly hardy, moderately vigorous, somewhat spreading; very productive ; an early bearer. Ontario. Fruit : large, oblate, slightly ribbed, sides un- equal ; skin yellowish, nearly covered with bright red, with a few scattered small white dots with blush bloom ; stem seven-eights of an inch long, in a deep, russeted uneven cavity ; calyx closed in a moderately deep, corrugated basin. Flesh : white with green tint, yellowing slightly as it ripens ; texture fine grained, tender, juicy: flavor mild, subacid, sprightly, aro- matic. Quality : very good for all purposes. Season : to April. November. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ontario. Dept. of Agriculture. Toronto : printed by L. K. Cameron
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