. Elliott's fruit book; or, The American fruit-grower's guide in orchard and garden. Being a compend of the history, modes of propagation, culture, etc., of fruit trees and shrubs, with descriptions of nearly all the varieties of fruits cultivated in this country; notes of their adaptation to localities and soils, and also a complete list of fruits worthy of cultivation. Fruit-culture; Fruit. 80 THE ed with a shade of light green, presenting at first glance, appearance as of white specks; stem, short; cavity, open, generally regular; ca'yx. small, closed; basin, shallow, open, broad, o
. Elliott's fruit book; or, The American fruit-grower's guide in orchard and garden. Being a compend of the history, modes of propagation, culture, etc., of fruit trees and shrubs, with descriptions of nearly all the varieties of fruits cultivated in this country; notes of their adaptation to localities and soils, and also a complete list of fruits worthy of cultivation. Fruit-culture; Fruit. 80 THE ed with a shade of light green, presenting at first glance, appearance as of white specks; stem, short; cavity, open, generally regular; ca'yx. small, closed; basin, shallow, open, broad, often slightly fur- rowed ; flesh, yellowish white, rather coarse texture, tender, juicy, mild, sub-acid; core, medium, somewhat open ; seeds, ovate pointed. Season, December to May. Fort Miami. Scandiana Mala. American. Originated near Fort Miami, in Ohio. In April, 1846, we made our outline and description from specimens sent us by A. SpafFord, Esq., Perrysburgh, O., since which we have been unable to obtain of the fruit. Trees, thrifty, healthy growth; shoots, dark color, nearly upright, spreading; not an early bearer, but the original tree said to be very productive. Fruit, medium to large; form, roundish oblong, flattened at both ends, widest at base, uneven, somewhat ribbed ; color, brownish red. more or less russeted; stem, medium size, three-fourth inch long; cavity, deep, open, uneven; calyx, medium size, closed; basin, me-. 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 Elliott, F. R. (Franklin Reuben), 1817-1878. New York : A. O. Moore
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