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INTRODUCTION.
Sandaver’s King.
This is a seedling by Sandaver of Southwell,
Nottinghamshire, raised about eight years ago,
and his not having distributed the sort msre into
the world is highly to be regretted by all lovers
of good fruit, as this is, without exception, one
of the best apricots grown; its nearest rival is
the Moor Park, which, like most other sorts of
fruit, having but a limited duration, is now fast
hastening to decay, or becoming so degenerate
from its original, as not much longer to deserve
the attention of the planter. The fruit is large,
rather oval, and deep yellow or gold colour; it
ripens in the beginning of September; the pulp
rich and juicy, and it is superior to any other
sort for preserving; the tree is a great bearer,
grows freely, and the leaves resemble those of
the Moor Park.
Giving a list of Chen-ies forms the substance
of our next consideration. This is not so much
esteemed as most other sorts of fruit, at least it
is not so useful; notwithstanding, no garden
should be without it, and the following list will
answer all purposes desired of it:—
Mayduke.
Fruit medium size, round, and a red colour; it
ripens in the beginning of June, and the flesh is
a soft and an agreeable acid; the tree a good
bearer, and the fruit excellent.