1. The convexity of the fruit next the base and the apex is the same.
2. The breadth does not differ from the hight, except only about a quarter of an inch.
3. When laid on their side they present a spherical shape.
ORDER II.—CONTUBERNALIA—Storing Apples.
1. Having the cells regular.
2. They are not striped, and are either of a uniform color or washed with red on the side next the sun.
3. They do not readily decay.
4. They are not unctuous when handled.
5. They are never covered with bloom.
Group I.—Acuminati—Tapering, diminishing toward the eye.