EARLY JOE.

Origin, orchard of Herman Chapin, Ontario county, New York. Tree of slow

growth, productive; requires high culture for fair fruit. Fruit below

medium, oblate, very slightly conic, smooth, yellowish, shaded and

striped with red, and thickly sprinkled with greenish spots. Stalk of

medium length, inserted in a large cavity surrounded by russet. Calyx

closed. Basin moderate. Flesh whitish, tender, juicy, with a very

agreeable vinous flavor. Best. Ripe middle of August to middle of

September.