ROMAN STEM.

Originated at Burlington, N. J., and is much esteemed there. Tree very

productive, spreading, irregular. Fruit scarcely of medium size,

roundish, whitish yellow, with a faint brownish blush, sprinkled with

patches of dark russet, and, when ripe, having a few reddish specks,

unless the fruit is very fair. Stalk three-fourths of an inch long,

inserted in a shallow cavity under a fleshy protuberance. Calyx set in a

rather narrow basin, with a few plaits. Core hollow. Flesh tender,

juicy, with a rich, pleasant, musky flavor. Very good. November to

March.

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