This fine apple may be considered as one of the best among the southern native winter varieties. It originated, if my memory is correct, near the mountains which form the northern boundary of the Carolinas and Georgia, and where so many fine varieties have been found of late, and brought into notice by our zealous amateurs, J. Van Buren, Mr. McDowell and others.

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The tree is a very vigorous, upright grower, with thickly set and stiff foliage, retaining something of the appearance of a wild seedling. The fruit is large or above medium; of a deep red and yellow hue, about the form of a Fall pippin. Its flesh is very tender, white, and juicy; with a delicious vinous taste, and a peculiar aroma, more delicate than the well-known spicy aroma of most of our southern native varieties. It is in my opinion a superior fruit in all respects. It keeps and ripens handsomely, till February at least, but with good management and convenient cellars I have no doubt that its season of ultimate maturity can be protracted till April, even in the South; while further north it would prove to be entirely a winter fruit.

Its foliage is dark and profuse. The wood of the shoots is of a purplish hue, dotted with ash-gray speaks, very apparent, and woolly towards the extremities. A fine erect grower, and of great promise to our orchards. - L. E. Berckmans.