Section 1.--Sweet.

SUB-SECTION 2.--STRIPED.

=Harnish.=

"From Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Fruit medium, oblong, oval, slightly angular; Skin mostly shaded with dark red, and sprinkled with grayish dots; Flesh compact, tender, not juicy, almost sweet, pleasant; September to October."--[Downing.]

=Illinois Pumpkin Sweet.=

This apple was found in Illinois. From the orchard of Mr. Montagu, who esteemed it very highly.

Fruit medium, oblong, ovate, angular; Surface mixed, splashed and striped with dull red; Dots scattered, distinct, yellow.

Basin abrupt, folded; Eye medium, closed.

Cavity acute, folded; Stem medium, inclined.

Core medium, pyriform, regular, closed, clasping; Seeds numerous, angular, plump; Flesh yellow, rather tough in winter, but "becomes melting in June"; Flavor very sweet; Quality good, Montagu says best; Use, kitchen, table; Season, January till June.

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CLASS IV.--OBLONG APPLES.

+ORDER II.--IRREGULAR.+