Fig. 75.—HAWLEY.
Originated in Columbia County, New York. Tree vigorous, with a round spreading head; Shoots stout, olive.
Fruit large, regular, oblate or slightly conic; Surface waxy yellow, rarely shaded or blushed, becomes oily or greasy when kept.
Basin rather wide, wavy; Cavity wide, sometimes folded; Stem short, medium and long.
Core regular, closed, scarcely clasping the eye; Seeds generally imperfect; Flesh yellowish-white, very tender, fine grained, juicy; Flavor very pleasant, mild sub-acid, rich; Season August to September; an amateur's fruit.
Hawthornden.
Fig. 76.—HAWTHORNDEN.
This famous Scotch fruit appears to do very well in this country, but it must yield the palm to its American cousin and representative, the Maiden's Blush, which possesses all its good qualities as a market and kitchen fruit, with attractive appearance.
Tree spreading, vigorous and productive; an early bearer.