. 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. 138 THE APPLE. Hector From Chester county, Pa. Large, oblong, conical, striped and mottled with red on a yellow ground ; stem, slender; deep, open russeted cavity; basin, narrow, deep, furrowed ; flesh, c
. 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. 138 THE APPLE. Hector From Chester county, Pa. Large, oblong, conical, striped and mottled with red on a yellow ground ; stem, slender; deep, open russeted cavity; basin, narrow, deep, furrowed ; flesh, crisp ; texture, fine ; " very ; (W. D. B.) Helen's From Troy, Ohio. Fruit, medium, roundish, dark red shades, light spots; stem, short, slender; cavity, deep; calyx, small; core, compact; seeds, small; flesh, white, streaked with red, tender, juicy ; " very ; January and February. (A. H. Ernst, Ms.) Herman. From Cumberland co., Pa. Tree, productive; fruit, medium, oblong, red striped on greenish yellow; flesh, greenish, tender, juicy ; "very ; December to April. (Pom. Trans.) Holland Pippin. Reinette d' Holland, Summer Pippin, Pie Apple, French Pippin, of Tree resembles Fall Pippin, with which it is often confounded, but from which it is distinct. It is esteemed for cooking, for which it is fitted. 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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