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Fruit medium, roundish, oblate; regular; cavity regular some- what russeted, medium depth; stem medium; basin rather shallow; somewhat corrugated; calyx open; surface greenish yellow, splash- ed with dull red and heavier, indistinct, stripes of red; flesh slightly yellow with greenish tinge, very solid, rather tough; subacid, good; winter. Since typing the above I have learned that the Springdale and Walker's Seedling may be distinct. Stevenson Pippin.- Originated with the Cherokee Indians in what is now Pope Co. and was first brought to notice by Mr. Dwight of the Dwight mission, as it was known for a long time. James G. Stevenson, of Crawford County, obtained trees of the variety, propagated and disseminated them, and they are high- ly esteemed wherever known. Tree a vigorous grower, upright, but somewhat spreading with age anu bearing; not an early bearer, but produces heavy and light crops alternately. Prof. Stinson, from whose report the history of the Steven- son Pippin is obtained, gives no description as he says the variety is too well known. It is considered desirable for family orchards. Surecrop.- Fruit large, conic; striped with red; use desert and market; season early. Sweet Ben Davis.- Originated, on the farm of Mr. Garrett Williams, Whitener, Ark. Not particularly valuable. Fruit large, roundish oblate; surface green or yellowish white, overlaid and striped with red and pale crimson; stem medium; cavity broad, sometimes russeted; flesh juicy white; flavor sweet; good; late. Calyx shallow, open