. Descriptive catalogue of the best and proved varieties of apples .... Nurseries (Horticulture) Illinois Arlington Heights Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Plants. Stark.—Fruit large, skin greenish yellow shaded with red, flesh yellowish, mild and sub-acid; tree a vigorous grower and very productive; Januaty to March. Sophia.—One of the most celebrated apples on account of long keeping and excellent quality, and the high price it It attains its greatest per- fection around this part of the
. Descriptive catalogue of the best and proved varieties of apples .... Nurseries (Horticulture) Illinois Arlington Heights Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Plants. Stark.—Fruit large, skin greenish yellow shaded with red, flesh yellowish, mild and sub-acid; tree a vigorous grower and very productive; Januaty to March. Sophia.—One of the most celebrated apples on account of long keeping and excellent quality, and the high price it It attains its greatest per- fection around this part of the country. The apple is large, roundish, skin mostly covered with dull red, flesh yellowish white, tender, sub-acid, sprightly, very good; tree hardy and a flue upright grower, an early and annual bearer, and a late keeper ; ought to find itself in every orchard and garden. Smith Cider.—Large, handsome, red and yellow, juicy, acid, quality tine, a moderate grower and a good bearer; succeeds well in this section. Wageuer.—Medium to large size, (leep red in the sun, flesh firm, sub-acid and excellent; tree a yigorous, handsome, upright grower, and very productive; December to Api-il. Willow Twig'.—Tree hardy and productive, fruit tender, with a pleasant sub- acid flavor, valuable for late keeping; sometimes have kept them until the middle of June ; ought to be in every orchard and garden. Wiae Sap.—Medium, roundish, deep red, medium quality; tree a moderate grower and a good bearer ; flesh firm and crisp, with a rich high flavor. CRAB APPLES. The crab apple is an excellent fruit, and usually profitable. The trees are very handsome, and are often planted for ornamental purposes. Hislop.—A hardy, good keeping variety, fruit produced in clusters, deep crimson, with a yellow flesh, sub-acid, good for cooking and other purposes ; very popular here on account of its deep crimson fruit hanging in clusters on the tree for a long time ; October to TRANSCENDENT CRAB
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