'S SUMMER.

Originated on the grounds of Dr. J. Stayman, Leavenworth, Kan. Tree
hardy, vigorous, spreading, irregular, tough, wiry, droops like a
weeping willow with ropes of fruit, never breaking a limb. An early
bearer and very productive, very nearly equal to Benoni and Summer
Pearmain, and handsomer. Fruit medium, round, regular, approaching
conic; skin smooth, greenish yellow, splashed and striped with red and
purple, covered with a white bloom; dots small, gray, scattered. Stem
medium, rather slender. Cavity narrow, deep, irregular, russeted. Eye
very small, closed. Basin narrow, shallow, furrowed. Core small,
slightly open. Flesh greenish white, very juicy, brittle, sprightly,
high flavored, mild acid. Very good. Use: Kitchen, table, and market.
August and September. (_Western Pomologist._)

STAYMAN'S WINESAP.

A seedling of the Winesap, originated with Dr. J. Stayman, Leavenworth,
Kan. We give his description: "Tree very vigorous, open, irregular,
spreading. Wood very dark; dark heavy foliage. An early and very
abundant bearer. Tree much in appearance like the Winesap. Fruit hangs
well on the tree. Fruit medium to large, heavy, oblate conical, regular,
greenish yellow, mostly covered and indistinctly splashed, mixed and
striped with dark, dull red; dots medium, numerous, distinct gray. Stem
of medium length, slender. Cavity wide, deep, much russeted, extending,
regular. Calyx large, open, or half closed. Segments large, erect. Basin
rather narrow, abrupt, deep, furrowed. Core medium. Flesh yellow, firm,
tender, juicy, rich, mild subacid, aromatic. Quality best. Season
January to May."

GARRETTSON'S EARLY.

_Synonyms_: Somerset Harvest.

Originated on the farm of John Garrettson, Somerset, N. J. Tree
vigorous, upright, spreading, productive. Young wood brown, slightly
downy. Fruit medium, roundish conic, yellowish, thickly covered with
light specks. Stalk short. Cavity deep, acute. Calyx closed, in a small,
abrupt, furrowed basin. Flesh white, tender, juicy, brisk subacid. Good;
valuable for cooking. September.

EARLY SUMMER PEARMAIN.

_Synonym_: American Summer Pearmain.

A rich, highly flavored fruit, much esteemed where it is known. It
appears to be quite different from the Summer Pearmain (of the English),
and is probably a seedling raised from it. It ripens gradually from the
10th of August to the last of September. Tree moderately vigorous, with
slender branches, round headed. Young shoots