While there is no dearth in the varieties of apples now before the public, I have thought there was room for the Lord Nelson, of which the cut given herewith represents an average specimen. Though well known in England, I have never seen it mentioned in any catalogue in this country. It was brought to my notice by my neighbor, whose father, being a man of remarkable fancy for fine fruits and flowers, brought the scions to this country when he adopted it as his home. Though an early winter apple, I first tested it late in January, and it will keep later. It is growing in an orchard with nearly all of our leading varieties, and is noticeable for abundant yield of good sized, fair, merchantable fruit, peculiarly free from worms and other defects. Charles Downing identifies it with the Lord Nelson of the English books. John J. Thomas says if it is always as good as the specimen he has seen it is worthy of cultivation, its beauty adding much to its value.

Lord Nelson Apple.

Fruit large, oblate, yellowish skin, shaded and streaked with red and russet. Stalk long. Cavity medium. Flesh white, crisp, tender, juicy, somewhat aromatic, mild sub-acid. Quality good to very good. It is an apple that will be prized for eating out of hand or for cooking, and sells well in market. The tree is a strong grower, and appears to be very hardy.