Fig. 243.—ROLEN'S KEEPER.
Received from H.N. Gillett, Lawrence County, Ohio. Origin not given.
Fruit medium, round, regular; Surface rough, splashed red on russet; Dots scattered, small, white.
Basin shallow, regular, leather-cracked; Eye small, closed.
Cavity deep, acute, regular; Stem long, slender.
Core roundish-ovate, regular, closed, clasping; Seeds very numerous, short, plump; Flesh greenish yellow, fine-grained; Flavor acid, rich; Quality good to very good; Use, table; Season, March, April.
Very promising as a keeper.
Rustycoat Milam.
Fig. 244.—RUSTYCOAT MILAM.