Archive image from page 25 of Descriptive catalogue and price-list of. Descriptive catalogue and price-list of the Glen St. Mary Nurseries : season of 1891-92 descriptivecata1892glen_0 Year: 1892 22 CATALOGUE AND PRICE-LIST OF have grown many specimens that would measure from 8 to 8 inches in circumference, and which have weighed from five to five and one- half ounces each. The tree is of upright growth, having a tendency to long, slender branches, which, in order to make the tree stocky, should be frequently pinched back; fruit very large, being from 7 to 9 inches in circumference, of heart
Archive image from page 25 of Descriptive catalogue and price-list of. Descriptive catalogue and price-list of the Glen St. Mary Nurseries : season of 1891-92 descriptivecata1892glen_0 Year: 1892 22 CATALOGUE AND PRICE-LIST OF have grown many specimens that would measure from 8 to 8 inches in circumference, and which have weighed from five to five and one- half ounces each. The tree is of upright growth, having a tendency to long, slender branches, which, in order to make the tree stocky, should be frequently pinched back; fruit very large, being from 7 to 9 inches in circumference, of heart shape; color greenish yellow, sometimes overspread with bright red and with a lovely bloom; quality excellent; meaty, rich and juicy. It has a remarkably small pit. It comes into bearing while very young, and is enormously pro- ductive ; it possesses superior shipping qualities, as the fruit is firm|and meaty, and will easily keep in good condition for from one to two weeks after reaching maturity. Commences to ripen last of July and continues several weeks. Ogdeii or Og;ou.âLarge, nearly round ; bright golden yellow, with faint bloom; flesh firm and very sweet. Ripens several weeks earlier than the Kelsey, and is hardy much further north; tree of .â moderate growth. Botan.âResembles the Kelsey, but ripens much earlier, and tree more hardy; fruit very large, heart shaped, two inches in diameter ; bright, vivid cherry color, with heavy bloom ; exceedingly beautiful; flesh, orange yellow, sweet, melting, rich and highly perfumed. ' Cliabot.âA vigorous grower and abundant bearer â ; fruit green- ish purple, very large and firm; earlier than the Kelsey. Quality first- class.
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