. 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 -- United States; Fruit. 84 THE APPLE. ing in August, and eating in September and October; shoots strong, smooth, upright. Tree large, regular, round head, foliage broad. Fruity large; form^ roundish, flattened,
. 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 -- United States; Fruit. 84 THE APPLE. ing in August, and eating in September and October; shoots strong, smooth, upright. Tree large, regular, round head, foliage broad. Fruity large; form^ roundish, flattened, a little irregular, some- Avhat ribbed, on surface undulating; color, at first pale greenish, yeljow ground, becoming rich yellow, beautifully striped, and splashed with bright red; exposed to sun, red prevails, and becomes of a dark hue, beautiful, few faint light green dots; stem, short; cavit-j, open, deep ; calyx, with open half reflexed segments ; basin, rather deep, irregular, ribbed; flesh, yellowish, crisp, tender, sub- acid, with a peculiar aromatic taste; core, large, capsules open, hollow ; seeds, ovate pyriform, reddish brown. Harvest. Early Harvest, Yellow Harvest, Prince's Harvest, Early French Reinette, Early June, July Pippm, Large While Juneating, Yellow American. Universally esteemed, requires a soil well supplied with lime and potash, otherwise the fruit is unfair. Shoots erect, straight; slow growth, not successful root-grafted as an orchard tree. Fruit, medium; form, roundish, rarely a little flattened ; color, pale light yellow, with a few dots of white; stem, medium length, rather slender, often short, and a little stout; cavity, open, deep, regular; calyx, closed; basin, shallow, slightly furrowed; flesh, white, tender, juicy, crisp, sprightly, sub-acid ; core, medium; seeds, abundant, light brown, ovate. Season, Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability -
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