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Leaves large, broadly oval, tapering suddenly
to the point, deeply and doubly serrated. P etioles
strong, about an inch long. S tipules foliaceous.
F lowers early, very large, with roundish, cordate,
much imbricated petals.
F ruit large, angular in a slight degree, with a
wide ey e, which is often closed up by the segments
of the ca ly x . S k in deeply stained, and streaked
with rich crimson, slightly russety, with a small
portion o f green shewing through. S talk woolly.
F lesh white, firm, juicy, sweet, and acid; a little
perfumed, ex ceed in g ly rich and agreeable.
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