Republican Herald

Singular Tree.-We are credibly informed that there is now standing in the north part of Haverstraw, an apple tree, set out by a Mr. Ten Eyck upwards of thirty years since, and which now exhibits the following singular phenomena. About twenty years since and late in the fall after the leaves of other trees had fallen to the ground this tree put forth buds, and on the very eve of winter appeared in full bloom, with all the green leaves, the full blown blossoms, the odour, and beauty, and freshness of May upon it. Since that time, but one half the branches of this tree have borne each year; that portion of the branches composing the south half, bearing one year, and those composing the north, the next year, and thus alternately changing from year to year. The branches that do not bear, during the time of their barrenness, appear entirely dead, but the next season they revive again. and put forth their blossoms, while the opposite branches, as by preconcerted arrangement, take their place and seemingly dwindle into decay.-North River Times