. 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. 96 THE d:^ % as Ortley, and we therefore follow, as it is as well known by that as any other one of its names. In strong rich soils, throughout the entire Western States, it prove
. 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. 96 THE d:^ % as Ortley, and we therefore follow, as it is as well known by that as any other one of its names. In strong rich soils, throughout the entire Western States, it proves one of the hardiest, most pro- ductive, profitable, as well as best varieties known. In size, it is also largely increased over specimens grown North, where the form is more oblong, the texture somewhat closer, and sprightliness a little enhanced. Shoots, slender, brownish, yellow, upright, long jointed. Fruity large, when grown on rich soils ; skin^ smooth ; form^ ob- long oval, occasionally or often roundish conical; color^ pale yellow- ish white at the North—South it becomes a richer yellow, with specks of dark red, and a vermilion tinge surrounding when exposed to sun ; st'em^ varying from short and stout to long and slender ; cavity, deep, narrow ; calyx, small, closed ; basin, furrowed or plaited from the surrounding angles or ribs that are often apparent in the fruit; flesh, yellowish white, tender, crisp, sprightly, mild acid; core,. 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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