Morton.
Fig. 185.—MORTON.
This undescribed fruit appears to have originated in Clermont County, Ohio. My specimens and trees came from my worthy friend, Wm. E. Mears, of Milford, Ohio.
Tree vigorous, healthy, round top, spreading, productive; Shoots rather slender; Leaves rich green, abundant.
Fruit large, round, regular; Surface smooth, green, becoming yellow, with a dull bronzy blush; Dots gray and brown.
Basin shallow, or deep and abrupt, regular or plaited; Eye medium, closed.
Cavity acute, regular, brown; Stem rather slender, often long.
Core very small, regular, closed, meeting the eye; Seeds not numerous, flat, angular; Flesh white, tender, juicy; Flavor rather sweet, rich, agreeable; Season December to January. Worthy of cultivation.
Paradise Summer Sweet.