Fig. 235.—SYLVESTER.
Introduced by Dr. Ware Sylvester, of Lyons, New York.
Fruit small to medium, round, regular; Surface smooth, white, blushed and striped bright carmine; Dots scattered, minute.
Basin very shallow, plaited; Eye small, closed.
Cavity deep, acute, wavy; Stem medium.
Core indistinct, slightly open; Seeds numerous, plump, angular, long; Flesh white, tender, fine grained, juicy; Flavor sub-acid; Quality very good; Use, table and cooking; Season, September.
Williams' Favorite.
WILLIAMS' EARLY.
Origin Roxbury, Massachusetts.
Fruit small to medium, round, regular; Surface smooth, dark purplish red, indistinctly striped; Dots none.