Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-02
New Seeding Apples.

We are glad that our articles upon this
subject are calling attention TO the selection
of new Seeding apples OF hardy class, and
especially to hardy winter apples, and that
there is probability that some very de
sirable sorts may in this way be brought into
notice. During our attendance at the re-
cent meeting of the Board of Agriculture
in Franklin, gentleman presented us with
specimens Of six different varieties Of hardy
winter apples from his large orchard OF
seedlings, and requested us to examine, test
and report upon them. We were feeling
quite i'll at the time he brought us the speci
mems Gin the cars at East Berkshire, we
think, and either failed to take or remem
Der his name and address but we believe
he is a reader of this paper, and trust our
report may meet his eye, and that he will
communicate with us again. lie told us
that he had Thomas American Fruit Cul-
turist, and We agreed to make our report in
accordance with the terms and method of
description used in that book, so that he
might identify the fruit by our description.
We take them in the order Of their size.
No. Medium to large; ovate, light vel
low, with red cheek. Stalk small and
short, cavity narrow and acute. Basin dis
tinct, shallow, waved. Flesh whitish, break
ing rather dry, with a sub-acid peculiar
flavor, little like Shenango strawberry.
Quality good.
No. medium; oblate yellow, Melted
aud striped with russell. Stalk small and
short, cavity shallow Basin broad, shall
low even. Flesh whitish, brittle, rather
dry, with brisk acid flavor. Quality good.
No Medium; round or slightly oblate.
Greenish yellow, dotted aud shaded with
brownish red. Stalk short and small cavity
shallow. Basin narrow aud very shallow
Flesh greensh, firm, dry. Flavor neutral or
sweetish, quality inferior.
No. Medium to small oblate. Rich
yellow, thickly marked with narrow splashes
or short stripes of crimson, shaded with
lighter red between, and slight tendency
to russell around the basin. Stalk small and
rather short, cavity moderately shallow.
Basin very small and shallow, almost want
ing. Flesh greeuish tender mild sub-acid
quality very good
No. 5-Small obate or oblong. Green
ish yellow, with red check. Stalk short and
stout cavity obtuse and shallow Basin
shallow, plated. Flesh whitish, dry flavor
sweet, quality fair.
No. every small; round ovate. Bright
red and yellow, with obscure stripes. Stalk
rather large for size Of fruit, cavity medium.
Basin narrow, shallow, plated. Flesh very
white, firm, dry; flavor sweet, quality fair.
OF these six varieties, Judging by the fruit
alone, Nos. /, . and 4 are worthy Of propa-
cation. But in order to decide absolutely,
a knowledge of the tree, its thrifty growth,
healthiness and productiveness is essential
Nos. ?, 3 and do not vary greatly in size,
being not far from Fameuse, as generally
grown. Nos 3 and may be the same, though
there is a considerable difference in external
appearance and in the color of the flesh, as
we divided them. All these specimens, say
dozen of each, Were mixed together when
we received them we have described them
after careful examination, and hope the
grower may be able to discriminate correctly
between them from the descriptions. We
should like to try a few seions of Nos |, 2
and 4 the others, though perhaps worth
preserving where they grow are hardly good
enough to warrant their general distribution
We may mention that all these varieties
seem to be good keepers, being sound, firm
and in good order January 20.