CLASS IV.—OBLONG APPLES.
ORDER I.—REGULAR.
SECTION 1.—SWEET.
SUB-SECTION 1.—SELF-COLORED.
Downing's Paragon.
Fig. 264.—DOWNING'S PARAGON.
Originated at Canton, Illinois. Tree upright, bears annually, productive.
Fruit large, round, but appearing oblong, regular; Surface smooth, yellow to golden, slightly bronzed or blushed when fully ripe; this and the dots can scarcely be seen while the fruit is immature.