Chapter XII: Section II: Sphæroidea.--Spherical Apples (10)

Fruit, medium sized, two inches and a quarter wide, and rather more than two inches and a half high; conical, distinctly five-sided, with five acute angles, extending the whole length of the fruit, and terminating at the crown in five equal, and prominent crowns. Skin, pale-green, almost entirely covered with red, which is striped and mottled with deeper red, and marked on the shaded side with a thin coat of russet. Eye, small, and closed, set in a narrow and angular cavity. Stalk, about half-an-inch long and slender, deeply inserted in a narrow and angular cavity. Flesh, greenish-yellow, tender, soft, not very juicy, sugary, rich, and perfumed.

A good old English apple, suitable either for the dessert or culinary purposes; it is in use from November to May.

The Winter Quoining, is a very old English apple. I have here adopted an orthography, different from that usually employed, because I conceive it to be the most correct. The name is derived from the word Coin or Quoin, the corner stones of a building, because of the angles or corners on the sides of the fruit. Thus Rea in his Pomona says, when speaking of this apple, “it succeeds incomparably on the paradise apple, as the Colviele, (Calville) and all other sorts of Queenings do,” regarding the Calville also as a Queening from the angularity of its shape.

394. WOODCOCK.--Evelyn.

IDENTIFICATION.--Evelyn Pom. 102. Pom. Heref. t. 10. Lind. Guide, 112. Rog. Fr. Cult. 112.

Fruit, medium sized; of an oval shape, tapering a little towards the crown, which is narrow. Eye, flat, with broad segments of the calyx. Stalk, three quarters of an inch long, thick, and fleshy, and curved inwards towards the fruit. Skin, yellow, nearly covered with a soft red, and much deeper color on the sunny side.

Specific gravity of the juice, 1073.--_Lindley._

This is one of the oldest cider apples, and is highly commended by the writers of the seventeenth century; but according to Mr. Knight it has long ceased to deserve the attention of the planter. It is said that the name of this apple, is derived from an imagined resemblance in the form of the fruit, and fruit-stalk, in some instances, to the head and beak of a woodcock; but Mr. Knight thinks it probable that it was raised by a person of that name.

395. WOOLMAN’S LONG.--Coxe.

IDENTIFICATION--Coxe View, 169. Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, n. 884.

SYNONYMES.--Ortley, _Hort. Trans._ vol. vi. p. 415. _Lind. Guide_, 78. Van Dyne, _Hort. Soc. Cat._ ed. 1, 1128.

Fruit, medium sized; oblong. Skin, clear deep yellow, on the shaded side; but bright scarlet, on the side next the sun, sprinkled with imbedded pearly specks, and russety dots. Eye, large, set in a moderately deep and plaited basin. Stalk, slender, inserted in a rather deep and even cavity. Flesh, yellowish, crisp, brittle, juicy, with a rich, brisk, and perfumed flavor.

An excellent apple of first-rate quality, suitable either for culinary or dessert use; it is in season from December to April.

This is an American apple, and originated in the state of New Jersey, U. S.

396. WORMSLEY PIPPIN.--Hort.

IDENTIFICATION.--Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, n. 885. Down. Fr. Amer. 97. Gard. Chron. 1846, 853. Rog. Fr. Cult. 80.

SYNONYME.--Knight’s Codlin, _acc. Hort. Soc. Cat._ ed. 3.

FIGURE.--Ron. Pyr. Mal. pl. iv. f. 2.

Fruit, large, three inches and a half broad in the middle, and three inches high; ovate, widest at the middle, and narrowing both towards the base and the apex, with obtuse angles on the sides, which terminate at the crown in several prominent ridges. Skin, smooth, deep clear yellow, with a rich golden or orange tinge, on the side next the sun, and covered with numerous dark spots. Eye, large and open, with long acuminate segments, placed in a deep, furrowed, and angular basin. Stalk, short, inserted in a deep and round cavity, which is thickly lined with russet. Flesh, yellow, tender, crisp, rich, sugary, brisk, and aromatic.

A most valuable apple either for the dessert or culinary purposes; it is in season during September and October.

This admirable apple was raised by T. A. Knight, Esq., and first brought into notice in 1811. As a culinary apple it is not to be surpassed; and even in the dessert, when well ripened, Mr. Knight considered it closely resembled the Newtown Pippin. The tree is hardy, healthy, a free and abundant bearer. It has been found to succeed in every latitude of these kingdoms. Even in Rosshire, the late Sir. G. S. McKenzie, found it to succeed well as an espalier. It ought to be cultivated in every garden, however small.

397. WYKEN PIPPIN.--Hort.

IDENTIFICATION.--Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, n. 886. Lind. Guide, 25. Rog. Fr. Cult. 93.

SYNONYMES.--Warwickshire Pippin, _Hort. Soc. Cat._ ed. 1, 39. Arley, _Ibid._ 18. Girkin Pippin, _acc. Hort. Soc. Cat._ ed. 3.

FIGURE.--Ron. Pyr. Mal. pl. xli. f. 1.

Fruit, below medium size, two inches and a half broad, and two inches high; oblate, even and handsomely shaped. Skin, smooth, pale greenish-yellow in the shade; but with a dull orange blush next the sun, and sprinkled all over with russety dots and patches of delicate russet, particularly on the base. Eye, large and open, set in a wide, shallow, and plaited basin. Stalk, very short, imbedded in a shallow cavity. Flesh, yellow, tinged with green, tender, very juicy, sweet, and richly flavored.

A valuable and delicious dessert apple of first-rate quality; in use from December to April.

The tree is a healthy and good grower, and an excellent bearer.

This variety is said to have originated from seed saved from an apple which Lord Craven had eaten while on his travels from France to Holland, and which was planted at Wyken, about two miles from Coventry. According to Mr. Lindley, the original tree, then very old, was in existence in 1827, and presented the appearance of an old trunk, with a strong sucker growing from its roots.

398. YELLOW ELLIOT.--Knight.

IDENTIFICATION.--Pom. Heref. t 17. Lind. Guide, 113.

SYNONYMES.--Eleot, _Worl. Vin._ 163. Eliot, _Philips Cid._ Yellow Eyelet, _Hort. Soc. Cat._ ed. 3, p. 15.?.

Fruit, of a good size, rather more flat than long, having a few obtuse angles terminating in the crown. Eye, small, with short diverging segment of the calyx. Stalk, short. Skin, pale yellow, slightly shaded with orange on the sunny side.

Specific gravity of the juice, 1076.

The cider of this apple in a new state, is harsh and astringent, but grows soft and mellow with age, and was much esteemed by the writers of the seventeenth century.

399. YELLOW INGESTRIE.--Hort.

IDENTIFICATION.--Hort. Trans. vol. 1, p. 227. Hort. Soc. Cat. ed 3, n. 359. Lind. Guide, 26. Diel Kernobst. iii. B. 43. Rog. Fr. Cult. 81.

FIGURE.--Ron. Pyr. Mal. pl. i. f. 4.

Fruit, small, an inch and three quarters wide, and an inch and five-eights high; of a handsome cylindrical shape, flattened at both ends. Skin, smooth, of a fine clear yellow, tinged with a deeper yellow on the side next the sun, and marked with small pinky spots. Eye, small, and partially closed, set almost even with the surface; but sometimes in a wide, and shallow basin. Stalk, from half-an-inch to three quarters long, set in a rather shallow, and smooth cavity. Flesh, yellow, firm, crisp, and delicate, with a profusion of brisk, and highly flavored vinous juice.

A beautiful and delightful little dessert apple, of first-rate quality, bearing a considerable resemblance to the Golden Pippin; it is in use during September and October.

The tree is large, spreading, and an excellent bearer.

This and the Red Ingestrie, were raised by T. A. Knight, Esq.

400. YELLOW NEWTOWN PIPPIN.--Hort.

IDENTIFICATION.--Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, n. 595.

SYNONYME.--Large Yellow Newtown Pippin, _Coxe View_. 142.

Fruit, large, three inches and a half wide, and two inches and three quarters high; roundish, irregular in its outline, and prominently angled on the sides. Skin, of an uniform deep straw-color, which is rather deeper and richer on the side next the sun, than on the other; and thinly covered with delicate reticulations of fine grey russet, interspersed with several large dark spots. Eye, large and closed, with long linear segments, set in a wide and irregular basin, from which issue several deep russety furrows. Stalk, short, deeply inserted in an uneven and angular cavity, which is partially lined with russet. Flesh, yellowish, crisp, juicy, and slightly sub-acid, but with an agreeable flavor.

A first-rate dessert apple; in use from December to March, and ripens better in this climate than the Newtown Pippin.

401. YORKSHIRE GREENING.--Fors.

IDENTIFICATION.--Fors. Treat. 131. Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, n. 889. Lind. Guide, 60. Rog. Fr. Cult. 60.

SYNONYMES.--Coates’s, _Hort. Soc. Cat._ ed. 1, 165. Seek-no-farther, _Ibid._ 1032. Yorkshire Goose Sauce, _acc. Hort. Soc. Cat._ ed. 3.

FIGURE.--Ron. Pyr. Mal. pl. xi. f. 2.

Fruit, large, three inches and a half wide, and two inches and a half high; oblate and slightly angular on the sides. Skin, very dark green; but where exposed to the sun, tinged with dull red, which is striped with broken stripes of deeper red, very much speckled all over with rather bold grey russet specks, and over the base with traces of greyish brown russet. Eye, closed, set in a shallow, irregular, and plaited basin. Stalk, short, stout, and fleshy, covered with grey tomentum, inserted in a wide and rather shallow cavity. Flesh, greenish-white, firm, crisp, and very juicy, with a brisk, but pleasant acidity.

A first-rate culinary apple; in use from October to January.

ADDITIONAL VARIETIES OF APPLES.

The following is an enumeration of apples which are known to exist in Great Britain, but of the great majority of which I have no personal knowledge. They are either recorded in other works on pomology, or have been communicated to me by correspondents. The most of these have only a local reputation, and do not possess sufficient merit to make them attractive out of their own districts. A great number are continental varieties, which have chiefly been introduced through the instrumentality of the London Horticultural Society, in whose garden they are only to be found; and many of these are worthy of being more generally known. There are also several varieties which have come under my notice, since the preceding part of this work was published; but of the greater part enumerated, I have had no opportunity of seeing the fruit; the descriptions, therefore, are either from the works in which they are recorded, or the correspondents with whom I have communicated; my object in supplying these additional varieties, being to furnish a complete record of all that are known to exist in Great Britain so far as that can be ascertained.

402. ACHMORE.

A Scotch apple of medium size, and conical shape, green on the shaded side, and red next the sun; of second-rate quality as a dessert fruit, and in season during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 2.

403. ADAM’S APPLE.

A worthless variety, unless for cider; it is of medium size, oblong, dark red, and in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 3.

404. ATKIN’S SEEDLING.

A medium sized apple, of first-rate quality either as a culinary or dessert fruit; the shape is roundish, the color greenish yellow; in use in November. The tree is hardy, a free bearer, and nearly allied to the Hawthornden.--_Laws. Cat._

405. ALBAN.

A cider apple, of medium size, round, green on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from December to February.--_H. S. C._ n. 5.

406. ALDERSTON PIPPIN.

A small early dessert apple; it is ovate, pale yellow, of second-rate quality, and ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ p. 4.

407. AMERICAN NONPAREIL.

A beautiful apple of medium size, its color yellow, streaked and stained on the sunny side with bright red; its form oblong, a good deal contracted at the summit; its stalk deeply sunken; the flesh white, firm, juicy, and good. This apple ripens in October and November. A very fine fruit, and externally resembles the Hubbardston Nonsuch.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 30.

408. AMERICAN PEACH.

Of medium size, and second-rate quality; roundish, red and yellow, and ripe in September.--_H. S. C._ p. 4.

409. ANIS-SEED.

SYNONYME.--Rival Golden Pippin.

A small, oblate, greenish-yellow dessert apple, of second-rate quality; in use from October to January.--_H. S. C._ p. 4.

410. ANTRIM NONPAREIL.

A small dessert apple of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape; skin, striped with red; and is in use from December till March. _H. S. C._ p. 27.

411. API PANACHÉ.

A small, roundish, yellow and green apple, of third-rate quality, in use from October to December. More curious than useful.--_H. S. C._ n. 10.

412. ASHBY SEEDLING.

A medium sized, roundish, yellow and red dessert apple, of second-rate quality; in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ p. 5.

413. D’ASTMS.

SYNONYME.--Streifling d’Hiver.

A noble kitchen fruit, large, and of a globular shape, a little flattened at the eye, which is deeply sunk and large; green, with some dull red streaks, chiefly on the top of the fruit. It is a first-rate sort, firm, with rich flavor, and dresses well; will keep till March or April.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 61. pl. xxxi. f. 1.

414. AUNT’S APPLE.

A large kitchen fruit, of second-rate quality; it is roundish, and striped, and is in season from November till March.--_H. S. C._ p. 3.

415. AUTUMN GOLDEN PIPPIN.

Fruit, below medium size. Stalk, short. Eye, large and prominent. Skin, fine blush next the sun, deep yellow in the shade. Flesh, crisp, not very juicy, but the flavor is rich and agreeable. The tree is a strong upright grower, forming a fine second class standard. Cultivated in some parts of Kent.--_Rog. Fr. Cult._ 84.

416. AUTUMN REINETTE.

Fruit, of middle size, rather oval, of a mottled red next the sun, and the shaded side yellow; pulp, crisp, and contains a fine quantity of rich juice; in use from October to February.--_Rog. Fr. Cult._ 102.

417. BAINS’S.

Fruit, medium sized; oblate; striped; of second-rate quality, suitable either for kitchen or dessert use, and possessing the flavor of the Ribston Pippin, but not so rich; it is in use from November to March. _H. S. C._ n. 20.

418. BALDERSTONE SEEDLING.

A medium sized, second-rate, kitchen apple, of conical shape, and striped with red; it is in use during October and November.--_H. S. C._ p. 5.

419. BALMANNO PIPPIN.

A small Scotch dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is roundish-ovate, green and brownish, and in use from October to December.--_H. S. C._ n. 24.

420. BATH.

A large, roundish, yellow, kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ n. 30.

421. BAUDRONS.

Tree an excellent bearer, fruit keeps well, and is of good quality, with much acid, excellent for tarts; tree middle size and healthy. This is a rare variety, and is supposed to exist only in the Gourdie Hill orchard, Carse of Gowrie.--_M. C. H. S._ vol. iv. 472.

422. BEAT’S PIPPIN.

A dessert apple of large size, round, striped with red; in use from November to January.--_H. S. C._ n. 33.

423. BEAUFINETTE.

A small sized culinary apple, of oblate shape, and red color; in use from November to February.--_H. S. C._ n. 36.

424. BELLE ANGLAISE.

SYNONYME.--Beauty of England.

A large apple, of first-rate quality either as a culinary or dessert apple; it is in use from November till December. The tree bears well as a standard.--_Laws. Cat._

425. BELLE HERVY.

A large culinary apple of roundish shape, green color, and second-rate quality; in use from November to March.--_H. S. C._ n. 47.

426. BENLOMOND.

A large, oblong, culinary fruit; of a greenish-yellow color; in use from October to December. The fruit is of good quality; tree bears steadily, has long slender twigs, is of middle size, leaves large, of uncommon figure. A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. _M. C. H. S._ vol. iv. p. 470.

427. BENWELL’S LARGE.

A large, roundish, green variety, of inferior quality; in use in December.--_H. S. C._ p. 6.

428. BENZLER.

A medium sized cider apple, of ovate shape, striped with red, and in season from December to May.--_H. S. C._ n. 54.

429. BETLEY CODLIN.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of conical shape; skin, yellow, with brownish-red towards the sun; in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 153.

430. BISCHOFF’S REINETTE.

A middle sized, very valuable dessert apple, it is conical or pearmain-shaped; the skin is of a fine lemon color, without any red next the sun, but with markings of russet. Flesh, whitish-yellow, very fine, juicy, sugary, vinous, and aromatic. Ripe in November, and continues in use all the winter.--_Diel Kernobst._ i. B. 82.

431. BLACK ANNETTE.

A medium sized apple of second-rate quality, suitable either for culinary or dessert use; it is of an ovate shape, dark red color, and in use from November to January.--_H. S. C._ p. 5.

432. BLACK AMERICAN.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of roundish shape, dark red color, and in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ n. 62.

433. BLACK BESS.

An apple peculiar to the Carse of Gowrie, and said to keep long.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

434. BLACK BORSDORFFER.

SYNONYME.--Black Crab.

A small, roundish, dark red apple, of inferior quality; in use from November to January. It is curious on account of its color, in other respects worthless.--_H. S. C._ n. 64.

435. BLACK NONPAREIL.

This is a small angular apple, with the stalk thickened like that of the Lemon Pippin. It has nothing of the character of the Nonpareil, but is a rich high flavored apple. It is only met with in the Scotch collections.--_Hort. Trans._ iii. 325.

436. BLAND’S ORANGE PIPPIN.

Fruit, small, flattened at both ends. Stalk, short. Eye, large and deep. Color, light orange, deepening as it ripens, and varied with russet specks. The pulp is crisp, very juicy, and fit for the dessert; it is in perfection during October.--_Rog. Fr. Cult._ 79.

437. BLOOD ROYAL.

A large culinary apple of second-rate quality; it is roundish, dark red, and in use from September to November.--_H. S. C._ p. 7.

438. BOGMILN FAVORITE.

A small Scotch dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of a round shape, and striped with red; and in use from November to January. This variety is peculiar to the Carse of Gowrie orchards, and is there esteemed of excellent quality.--_H. S. C._ n. 72.

439. BONNER.

A Scotch apple peculiar to the Carse of Gowrie orchards, and there esteemed a fine autumn apple, and the tree an excellent bearer.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.

440. BONNIE BRIDE.

A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie orchards, and esteemed as a fruit of excellent quality; tree a good bearer, middle sized and healthy, a rare variety.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 471.

441. BOOMREY.

A pretty large handsome apple, of a flat shape, and deep red color; and the flesh is streaked with red. It is not fit to eat raw, but will do well for cider, or for the kitchen. It keeps till April.--_Fors. Treat._ 94.

442. BOVEY REDSTREAK.

A handsome apple of flattish shape, beautifully streaked with a bright red next the eye, which is small, and of a yellow color about the footstalk. It keeps till the latter end of October.--_Fors. Treat._ 94.

443. BOWES’S NONESUCH.

A medium sized apple, for culinary purposes; the shape is roundish, skin, green, and striped with red; in use during October.--_H. S. C._ n. 490.

444. BRAINGE.

A small cider apple of ovate shape, and striped with red; it is in use in November.--_H. S. C._ n. 80.

445. BOURASSA.

SYNONYME.--Barrossa.

A medium sized conical apple, of second-rate quality; it is russeted and red, suitable either for culinary or dessert use; and is in season from October to December.--_H. S. C._ p. 8.

446. BRAUNE MAL.

A large culinary apple of oblate shape, and brown color, and in use from December to March.--_H. S. C._ n. 83.

447. BRAUNSCHWEIGER MILCH.

SYNONYMES.--Milch Apfel, _Christ Gartenb._ 300.

This is an extremely beautiful and valuable German apple, roundish, three inches high, and about the same wide. Its skin is as thin, clear, and tender, as the finest paper, snow-white, like wax, with several beautiful crimson stripes and dots on the sunny side; it has a very short stalk, ripens in the beginning of August, and keeps for fourteen days.--_Christ Gartenb._ 300.

448. BROWN’S SUMMER BEAUTY.

Of medium size, oval shape, straw color, with a flush of unmixed red, both eye and stalk prominent; the flesh delicate, and full of richly flavored juice. This is a first-rate table apple, ripening in September. It was raised by Mr. Brown at Slough.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 3, pl. ii. f. 2.

449. BROWNITE.

A medium sized apple, of oblate shape, striped with red, and of inferior quality; it is in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ p. 8.

450. BUCKS COUNTY.

SYNONYME.--Solebury Cider.

A large cider apple, of conical shape, and yellow and red color; in use from November till March. Tree a great bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 94.

451. BUCHANAN’S LONG KEEPER.

Of medium size, round, and yellowish-green color, second-rate quality, and in use from January to April.--_H. S. C._ p. 8.

452. BUFFCOAT.

A cider apple, of roundish shape, and yellow russeted color.--_H. S. C._ n. 98.

453. BURR KNOT.

SYNONYME.--Burr Apple.

A large apple of globular form, smooth glossy surface, yellow, with a flush of faint red. This is a very useful kitchen fruit in November and December, and a profuse bearer. The tree grows in a close and compact form, and seldom cankers. It is named Burr Knot from knots or joints on the shoots, which render it easy to be grown from cuttings.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 77, pl. xxxix. f. 1.

454. BURRELL’S RED.

Above the medium size, of a conical shape, with wrinkles encompassing a small shallow eye; the stalk is deeply inserted, it is of an entire beautiful red color, approaching to scarlet. The flesh is juicy, and rich, with an agreeable acid. This is a very desirable sauce apple throughout November, December, and January. It is a robust grower, and bears well.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 83, pl. xlii. f. 1.

455. BURTON SEEDLING.

Very much resembles the Manks Codlin, the flesh is tender, delicate, and of a fine flavor, and the tree a great bearer. This variety is chiefly to be met with in the neighbourhood of Nottingham.--_Mid. Flor._

456. BUSHAM.

A culinary apple of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, yellowish-green color, and is in season from December till March.--_H. S. C._ p. 8.

457. CADBURY.

SYNONYME.--Cadbury Pound.

A small, conical, cider apple, of a pale green or yellow color, and good flavor, ripe in January, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 95.

458. CALANDER.

A large Scotch apple, of first-rate quality, either as a culinary or dessert fruit; it is of a conical shape, and in use from October to December. The tree is a good bearer.--_Laws. Cat._

459. CAMBUSNETHAN PIPPIN.

SYNONYMES.--Winter Redstreak; Watch Apple.

A Scotch apple, originally from the gardens at Cambusnethan, it is rather above the middle size, round, flattened at both ends; eye, very large, in a regular wide cavity, ground color, yellow, with a profusion of red in irregular splotches; the flesh is white and melting, with a very rich saccharine juice.--_Hort. Trans._ iii. 25.

460. CAMPFIELD.

A cider apple of medium size, oblate shape, yellow and red color; in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 125.

461. CAPPER’S PEARMAIN.

SYNONYME.--New Duck’s Bill.

A large and handsome dessert apple, but only of second-rate quality; it is pearmain-shaped, skin, striped with red; and in use from December till March. This variety is peculiar to Sussex.--_H. S. C._ n. 537.

462. CARNATION.

This is a beautiful middle sized fruit, finely striped with red; it is ripe in January and keeps till May.--_Fors. Treat._ 96.

463. CARBERRY PIPPIN.

This in size and shape, resembles the French Crab, and is of a deep green color. It is a good baking apple and will keep till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 97.

464. CARSE REDSTREAK.

A Scotch apple, cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie orchards, it is very beautiful, and the tree is a moderate bearer.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.

465. CATLINE.

SYNONYMES.--Gregson; Catline of Maryland.

An American dessert apple of small size, oblate shape, yellow and red color, and second-rate quality; it is in use from October to December. _H. S. C._ n. 129.

466. CHATAIGNIER.

A French kitchen apple of medium size, ovate shape, and striped with red. It keeps for two years, and contains a very strong acid.--_H. S. C._ n. 136.

467. CHAUDIÈRE.

A small, roundish, green cider apple.--_H. S. C._ n. 137.

468. CHRIST’S GOLD REINETTE.

SYNONYME.--Christ’s Deutsche Goldreinette.

Fruit, above medium size, about two inches and a half high, and about three inches broad; oblate. Skin, pale gold-yellow, with a light red cheek on the sunny side, and the greater part of the fruit covered with cinnamon colored russet. Eye, set in a shallow and wide basin. Stalk, an inch long, inserted in a shallow cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh, fine, tender, juicy, with an aromatic and vinous flavor.

An excellent apple either for culinary or dessert use; in use from November till May.--_Christ Vollst. Pom._ 165.

469. CIERGE D’HIVER.

A small, conical, green cider apple, in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ n. 143.

470. CITRONEN REINETTE.

SYNONYME.--Reinette de Citron.

Fruit, pretty large, two inches and three quarters, to three inches broad, and about the same in height; abrupt pearmain-shaped. Skin, smooth, of a beautiful shining bright yellow, with a rose colored blush, on the side towards the sun. Eye, closed, with long acuminate segments, set in a wide, even, and pretty shallow basin, which is somewhat plaited. Stalk, half-an-inch long, inserted in a deep, funnel-shaped cavity, which is lined with cinnamon colored russet. Flesh, very white, fine grained, juicy, and of a very brisk, sugary, and vinous flavor.

A very beautiful and valuable dessert apple, of German origin. It was raised by Herrn, Rath and Amtmann Rath, of Nassau; it is in use in December, and keeps during the whole of the winter and spring, even till June.--_Diel Kernobst._ iii. 132.

471. CLARET.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of conical shape, and red color; it is in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 146.

472. CLARKE’S CODLIN.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of third-rate quality, it is of a conical shape, and yellow color, and comes into use in November.--_H. S. C._ p. 10.

473. CLEPINGTON.

A medium sized dessert apple, ripe in September. It is a seedling from the Oslin.--_Riv. Cat._

474. CLEY PIPPIN.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, it is of a roundish shape, and yellow color; and is in use from October to March.--_H. S. C._ n. 145.

475. CLOUDED SCARLET.

A very beautiful apple, cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie orchards; the tree bears well.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

476. CLOVE PIPPIN.

A medium sized dessert fruit, of second rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, russety-red color, and is ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ n. 147.

There is another variety in Mr. Rivers’s Catalogue, which is also called Clove Pippin, and which is said to be a large dessert apple, of first-rate quality, and in use from November till April.

477. COCKPIT.

Of ordinary size, oval shape, both eye and stalk (which is slender), prominent; when ripe of a yellow color, the flesh is tender, and of a brisk flavor. Ripe in November and December. It grows healthily, and bears constantly. This variety is much cultivated in the North of England, as a useful pleasant apple, either for the table or kitchen.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 73. pl. xxxvii. f. 1.

478. COLLIN’S KEEPER.

A large kitchen apple, of roundish shape, green and yellow color, and keeps till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 173.

479. CONQUEST DE WIGERS.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, pale yellow color, and in use from January till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 175.

480. CORSTORPHINE.

A medium sized second-rate Scotch culinary apple, of conical shape, and pale yellow color; in use during September and October.--_Laws. Cat._

481. CORNISH NONPAREIL.

This is rather under the middle size, it is a little flatted, and of a russet color. This is a very good apple, and keeps till the middle of March.--_Fors. Treat._ 97.

482. CORNISH PEARMAIN.

This is of a middling size, and long shape, of a dull green color on one side, and russet on the other. This is a very good apple, and keeps till the latter end of April.--_Fors. Treat._ 97.

483. CORSE’S FAVORITE.

A Canadian apple, raised near Montreal. It is described as an apple of extraordinary flavor; it commences ripening in August, and has this singular peculiarity in maturing: it is six weeks from the time the first are fit for the table, before the last are so; it should be perfectly matured on the tree, and eaten immediately.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 26.

Such is the character of this fruit in America, but I have had no experience of it here.--_H._

484. COS OR CAAS.

A native of Kingston, N. Y., where it is productive and very highly esteemed. Fruit, large, one-sided or angular, roundish, broad and flattened at the stalk, narrowing a good deal to the eye. Skin, smooth, pale greenish-yellow in the shade, but red in the sun, with splashes and specks of bright red, and a few yellow dots. Stalk, very short, and rather strong, downy, deeply inserted in a wide, one-sided cavity. Calyx, small, in a narrow, shallow basin. Flesh, white, tender, with a mild, agreeable flavor. December to March.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 103.

485. COURT-PENDU NOIR.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of round shape, and dark red color; in use from December till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 186.

486. COWARNE QUEENING.

A small, ovate apple, green and red, suitable either for cider or the dessert use; it is in season from October till March, and is a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 606.

487. COW’S SNOUT.

A large kitchen apple, of second-rate quality, it is of oblong shape, green and yellow color, and ripe during August and September.--_H. S. C._ n. 189.

488. CREDE’S QUITTENREINETTE.

SYNONYMES.--Credos Gütten Reinette, _Hort. Soc. Cat._ ed. 3, n. 646.

Rather below medium size, two inches and a half wide, and two inches and a quarter high; roundish. Skin, smooth, of an uniform fine lemon color, when ripe, and strewed with star-like russety dots. Eye, open, with long green segments, set in a pretty deep basin. Stalk, thin, half-an-inch long, inserted in a wide, deep, and funnel-shaped cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh, of a beautiful white, very fine and juicy, with a sugary, vinous, and quince flavor. It is in use from December till spring.--_Diel Kernobst._ xxi. 105.

489. CRIMSON QUEENING.

SYNONYMES.--Scarlet Queening; Summer Queening; Red Queening; Herefordshire Queening.

A medium sized apple, of conical shape, red color, and second-rate quality, suitable either for the dessert or culinary use; and in season from December till March. It is not so rich as the Cornish Gilliflower, but resembles it both in flavor and appearance.--_H. S. C._ n. 609.

490. CROOM PIPPIN.

A small, roundish, yellow apple; in use from December to January.--_H. S. C._ n. 194.

491. CUMBERLAND PIPPIN.

Of medium size, roundish shape, prominently ribbed on the sides, and pale green color, suitable for kitchen use; and in season during December.--_H. S. C._ p. 12.

492. CURTIS.

A native of Virginia. The skin is smooth, of a red color; flesh, juicy and pleasant. Ripe, middle to end of August.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 59.

493. CYDER SOP.

A medium sized cider apple, of roundish-ovate shape, and yellow, covered with brownish-red color.--_H. S. C._ p. 12.

494. DAISY.

A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie orchards, it is a very beautiful, small, sweet fruit, and not common.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

495. DALMAHOY PIPPIN.

This is about the size of a Golden Pippin, of a green color, and a little streaked with red towards the sun, it has a tolerable good flavor, rather sharp; and is in eating from September till February.--_Fors. Treat._ 99.

496. DANVERS WINTER SWEET.

SYNONYME.--Epse’s Sweet.

In Massachusetts, from a town in which this variety takes its name, it has for a long time been one of the best market apples; but we think it inferior to the Ladies’ Sweeting. It is an abundant bearer, and a very rapid tree in its growth.

Fruit, of medium size, roundish-oblong. Skin, smooth, dull yellow, with an orange blush. Stalk, slender, inclining to one side. Calyx, set in a smooth, narrow basin. Flesh, yellow, firm, sweet, and rich. It bakes well, and is fit for use the whole winter, and often till April. _Down. Fr. Amer._ 108.

497. DARLINGTON PIPPIN.

A medium sized dessert apple, of an oblate shape, green color, and second-rate quality.--_H. S. C._ n. 199.

498. DEPTFORD INN.

A very small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, it is of roundish shape, brownish-red color; and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 200.

499. DERBYSHIRE.

A medium sized culinary apple, of ovate shape, pale yellow, and red color; and in use from November till March.--_H. S. C._ p. 12.

500. DESCIBUS.

A medium sized apple, of oblate shape, yellow color, and inferior quality, ripe in November.--_H. S. C._ p. 12.

501. DETROIT.

SYNONYMES.--Red Detroit; Black Detroit; Black Apple; Large Black; Crimson Pippin.

Fruit of medium, or rather large size, roundish, somewhat flattened and pretty regular. Stalk, three fourths of an inch long, planted in a deep cavity. Skin, pretty thick, smooth, and glossy, bright crimson at first, but becoming dark blackish purple at maturity, somewhat dotted and marbled with specks of fawn color on the sunny side. Calyx, closed, set in a rather deep plaited basin. Flesh, white, (sometimes stained with red to the core in exposed specimens,) crisp, juicy, of agreeable sprightly sub-acid flavor. October to February.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 106.

502. DEVONSHIRE GOLDEN BALL.

It is large and of globular shape, straw-colored, with a flush of unstriped carmine; a very beautiful sauce apple, juicy, with an agreeable acid. It is a very useful apple in January and February. The tree grows well, and bears freely.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 83. pl. xlii. f. 2.

503. DEVONSHIRE QUEEN.

A beautiful apple, rather large, straw-colored, enriched over three fourths of its surface, with bright red stripes. It is an excellent apple, juicy, and briskly flavored, fit either for the table or for sauce, but particularly the latter; ripe in October. It is a general favorite in the West of England.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 49. pl, xxv. f. 1.

504. DEVONSHIRE RED STREAK.

An old apple, and highly esteemed in the West of England, it is of middle size, globular, but a little oval, straw-colored, with a good deal of scarlet striping; the flavor is poignant, with plenty of juice and acid. It is excellent either for the dessert, or for cider, and will keep in perfection till January.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 53. pl. xxvii. f. 2.

505. DEVONSHIRE WHITE SOUR.

A small, oblate, greenish-yellow apple, ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ n. 204.

506. DEVONSHIRE WILDING.

Is a favorite sort in North Devon, for the manufacture of rough cider of great strength, so much relished by the laborers of that country. The fruit is of middle size, nearly round, flatted at the ends; color, yellowish-green, dotted with brown; the stalk short and thick, and closely attached to the branch, and hanging long on the tree. The pulp is firm, and well charged with a sharp acid juice. When cider is made of it, alone, the fruit is kept for a month before going to the mill. The tree grows strongly, and rises to rank in the first class in the orchard; and is, like most of the cider apples, very seldom attacked by the American blight.--_Rog. Fr. Cult._ 111.

507. DICKSON’S GREENING.

A medium sized culinary apple, of roundish shape, green color; in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 206.

508. DIETZER ROTHE MANDEL REINETTE.

Fruit, medium sized, two inches and three quarters broad, and two inches and a half high; round. Skin, bright green, changing as it ripens to rich golden-yellow, the greater part washed with light red, which terminates in stripes on the shaded side. Eye, open, with short segments, set in a wide and shallow basin. Stalk, thin and woody, three quarters of an inch long, inserted in a deep russety cavity. Flesh, very fine, yellowish, firm, juicy, and with a rich, sugary, aromatic, and musky flavor.

A valuable German dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is ripe in December, and will keep till summer.

The tree is an excellent grower, attains a large size, and is an excellent bearer.--_Diel Kernobst._ xxi. 126.

509. DOBBS’S KERNEL.

Is nearly of the same size as the Golden Pippin, rather broader at the eye, of a golden color; perhaps not quite so rich in flavor, but it has the advantage in growing more freely, and bearing more plentifully, which it does in clusters at the end of pendulous branches; it is ripe in November, and will keep till March or April. This is a seedling from the Golden Pippin, raised by Mr. Dobbs, of Salomons, about four miles from Gloucester, about the year 1760.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 35, pl. xviii. f. 1.

510. DOCKER’S SEEDLING.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality, ovate shape, and striped with red; it is in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 13.

511. DOCKER’S DEVONSHIRE.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality, ovate shape, and striped with red; in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ p. 12.

512. DOCTOR.

SYNONYME.--Dewit; White Doctor; Yellow Doctor; Red Doctor.

A medium sized dessert apple of second-rate quality, roundish shape, and striped with yellow and red color; it is in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 207.

This is an American variety, and a native of Pennsylvania.

513. DOLLAR’S KERNEL.

A small cider apple, of ovate shape, and striped with red; it is in use during October and November.--_H. S. C._ p. 22.

514. DOMINE.

This apple is extensively planted on the Hudson, and bears a very close resemblance to the Rambo, which is not so highly colored.

Fruit of medium size, flat. Skin, lively greenish-yellow in the shade, with stripes and splashes of bright red in the sun, and pretty large russet specks. Stalk, long and slender, planted in a wide cavity, and inclining to one side. Calyx, small, in a broad basin moderately sunk. Flesh, white, exceedingly tender and juicy, with a sprightly, pleasant, though not a high flavor.

Young wood of a smooth, lively, light brown, and the trees are the most rapid growers, and prodigious bearers that are known--the branches being literally weighed down by the rope-like clusters of fruit. An American variety, in use from December till April.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 107.

515. DOMINISKA.

SYNONYMES.--Herrnapfel; Götterapfel.

A very large and durable apple, often five inches in diameter, and belonging to the Rambour family. It has not only a very rich aroma, but its flesh is very delicious and agreeable.--_Christ Handworterb_, 34.

It is in use from December till April.

516. DOONSIDE.

A Scotch apple peculiar to the Ayrshire orchards, it is of medium size, and first-rate quality as a dessert apple; in use from September till December. The tree is hardy and productive.--_Laws. Cat._

517. DORSETSHIRE REDSTREAK.

A small cider apple, of conical shape, and striped with red; tree a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ p. 33.

518. DOUCE DE BOLWILLER.

A medium sized apple of second-rate quality, pearmain-shaped, and brownish-red color, suitable either for culinary use or cider; it is in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ n. 216.

519. DOWNTON NONPAREIL.

A medium sized, sharp, rich flavored apple, of the first-rate quality; it is of roundish shape, green color, very much covered with russet, and is in use from December till April.--_H. S. C._ n. 468.

520. DOYENNÉ.

A large acid cider apple, of roundish shape, and yellow color; in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 218.

521. DREDGE’S QUEEN CHARLOTTE.

This is a beautiful middle size apple, of a gold color, with red towards the sun. This apple is of an exquisite flavor, comes into eating about Christmas, and keeps till February.--_Fors. Treat._ 100.

522. DREDGE’S RUSSET.

This is a small apple, of a greenish russet color, and of a pleasant flavor. It is ripe in November, and keeps till Midsummer.--_Fors. Treat._ 99.

523. DUCHESS OF YORK’S FAVORITE.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, oblate shape, yellow and red color, and is in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ p. 14.

524. DUTCH FULWOOD.

SYNONYME.--Late Fulwood.

A large kitchen apple, of first-rate quality, oblong shape, and green color; it is in use from December till May.--_H. S. C._ p. 16.

525. DYMMOCK RED.

This is under the middle size, of a fine red color, intermixed with a little yellow on the side from the sun, it is ripe in January, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 100.

526. EARLY JOE.

An American dessert apple, of medium size, first-rate quality, and ripe in September.--_Riv. Cat._

527. EARLY MARROW.

A large cream-colored Scotch apple, of globular form, but contracted towards the eye, and with rather strong ribs; the stalk slender, and deeply inserted. The fruit is tender and bakes well. It bears well, and is in use in September and October.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 7. pl. vi. f. 4.

528. EARLY NEW-YORK.

This fruit is more long than round, of a light green color, slightly tinged with red. The pulp is breaking, with much pleasant juice. As the fruit ripen gradually, they may be gathered as wanted, for some time. It ripens about the end of August. The tree is a good bearer in any shape.--_Rog. Fr. Cult._ 34.

529. EARLY POMEROY.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of conical shape, striped with red, and ripe in October.--_H. S. C._ p. 32.

530. EARLY RED.

A large kitchen apple, of second-rate quality, oblate shape, and red color; it is in use during September and October.--_H. S. C._ n. 231.

531. EARLY STRAWBERRY.

SYNONYME.--American Red Juneating.

A beautiful variety, which is said to have originated in the neighbourhood of New-York, and appears in the markets there about the middle of July. Its sprightly flavor, agreeable perfume, and fine appearance, place it among the very finest summer apples. It is quite distinct from the Early Red Margaret, which has no fragrance, and a short stem.

Fruit, roundish, narrowing towards the eye. Skin, smooth, and fair, finely striped and stained with bright and dark red on a yellowish-white ground. Stalk, an inch and a half long, rather slender and uneven, inserted in a deep cavity. Calyx, rather small, in a shallow, narrow basin. Flesh, white, slightly tinged with red next the skin, tender, sub-acid, and very sprightly and brisk in flavor, with an agreeable aroma.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 73.

532. EDEL KÖNIG.

SYNONYME.--Roi Très Noble.

Fruit, large, three inches and a half wide, and three inches high; calville-shaped. Skin, yellowish-green, but for the most part covered with beautiful crimson, which, on the side next the sun, is of a deep purple, approaching to black. Eye, closed, with long green segments, set in a shallow, ribbed, and plaited basin, round which are eight or ten prominent ribs, which extend down the sides even to the stalk, which render the form of the fruit very irregular. Stalk, thick, and often very fleshy, an inch to an inch and a half long, inserted in a deep, wide, and russety cavity. Flesh, white, tender, juicy, tinged with pink, of a rich, sugary, and raspberry flavor.

An excellent German culinary apple, of first-rate quality; it is in use from October till November.--_Diel Kernobst._ ii. 1.

533. EDINBURGH CLUSTER.

SYNONYME.--Sir Walter Blacket’s Favorite.

A medium sized kitchen apple of second-rate quality, ovate shape, and yellow color; it is in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 235.

534. EGGERMONT’S CALVILLE.

Fruit, medium sized, three inches broad, and two inches and a half high; oblate. Skin, somewhat unctuous to the feel, of an uniform clear lemon-yellow color, marked here and there, with lines and figures of russet. Eye, closed, with long segments, set in a rather deep and ribbed basin. Stalk, half-an-inch long, inserted in a deep, funnel-shaped, and russety cavity. Flesh, beautiful white, fine, juicy, marrowy, and of a rich, sugary, and vinous flavor and aroma.

An excellent and beautiful dessert apple, ripe in November, and continues during the winter.--_Diel Kernobst._ vi. B. 3.

535. ELDON PIPPIN.

A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality, it is of roundish shape; yellow, with brownish-red color; and in use from January till April.--_H. S. C._ n. 236.

536. EMBROIDERED APPLE.

This is pretty large, and the stripes of red, very broad, from which circumstance it takes its name. It is commonly used as a kitchen apple, and is ripe in October.--_Fors. Treat._ 101.

537. EMBROIDERED PIPPIN.

SYNONYME.--Reinette Brodée.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of roundish shape, yellow color, embroidered with russety veins, and is in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 238.

538. ENGLISCHE GRANAT REINETTE.

SYNONYME.--Pomme Granate.

Fruit, medium sized, two inches and three quarters wide, and two inches and a half high; oblato-cylindrical. Skin, smooth, of a clear lemon-yellow ground color, but washed over two-thirds of the surface with beautiful crimson, which is indistinctly striped. Eye, pretty well closed with short segments, set in a pretty wide, and rather shallow basin, which is somewhat bossed. Stalk, thin and woody, three quarters of an inch long, inserted in a deep russety cavity, with one, and sometimes two fleshy protuberances. Flesh, yellowish-white, very fine, firm, crisp, and juicy, of a very rich, aromatic, vinous, and sugary flavor, very similar to the Golden Pippin.

A first-rate German dessert apple, ripe in December, and continues in use during the spring.

The tree is not a large grower, being only middle sized; but it is a great bearer.--_Diel Kernobst._ xi. 134.

539. EVERLASTING.

SYNONYME.--Everlasting Striped.

This is below the middle size, of a conical shape. The color is a striped green towards the footstalk, and red towards the eye, it is of third-rate quality; in use from January till May.--_Fors. Treat._ 101.

540. FAIR MAID OF FRANCE.

A medium sized, roundish, and striped apple, of inferior quality.--_H. S. C._ p. 15.

541. FALLAWATER.

An American variety, of second-rate quality. It is rather large, regularly formed, and ovato-conical; of a green and brownish-red color; and a very good and productive variety, possessing in some degree a Newtown Pippin flavor. It is in use in January, and suitable either for table or kitchen use.--_H. S. C._ n. 242.

542. FAME.

A Scotch apple, peculiar to the Carse of Gowrie, but not a common variety.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

543. FARTHING’S PIPPIN.

A small oblate, and green apple, of inferior quality; in use in November--_H. S. C._ p. 15.

544. FLAT ANDERSON.

A Scotch variety, peculiar to the Carse of Gowrie, but rare. The fruit is of capital quality, and the tree an excellent bearer, middle sized and hardy. Only one tree in the orchard at Gourdiehill.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

545. FLAT NONPAREIL.

Differs from the Old Nonpareil, only in being of a flatter shape, and in not keeping so long; but it is a very nice juicy apple. In eating, December, January, and February. The tree grows free of canker, and bears well.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 68, pl. xxxiv. f. 6.

546. FLETCHER’S KERNEL.

A medium sized dessert apple of first-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, yellow color, and is in use from November to January.--_H. S. C._ n. 252.

547. FLEUR DE PRAIRÉAL.

A medium sized, cider apple, of oblate shape, greenish-yellow color; and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 255.

548. FORFAR PIPPIN.

A small dessert apple of first-rate quality, very excellent, and very late; in use from January till June.--_Riv. Cat._

549. FORMOSA NONPAREIL.

This variety was raised in the garden of Samuel Young, at Formosa Place, near Maidenhead, and is an extraordinary fine apple, combining the flavor of the Nonpareil and Golden Pippin. _Hort. Trans._ iii. 322.

550. FLOWER OF THE TOWN.

SYNONYMES.--Flowery Town; Red-Streak, _of Backhouse of York_.

A medium sized, second-rate culinary apple, it is of a roundish shape, striped with red, and in use from September to November, but is of indifferent quality, though a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ p. 16.

551. FRENCH CODLIN.

A large culinary apple, of second-rate quality, it is of a conical shape, yellow color; and is in use during August and September.--_H. S. C._ n. 156.

552. FRENCH RUSSET.

SYNONYMES.--French Reinette; French Pippin.

A medium sized culinary apple, of roundish shape, covered with russet; and in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ n. 739.

553. FRENCH SPANIARD.

This is a large apple, in form of a hexagonal prism, with the angles a little rounded, and of a yellowish-green color; it is a pretty good apple, and keeps till the latter end of April.--_Fors. Treat._ n. 102.

554. GAESDONKER GOLD REINETTE.

Fruit, rather below medium size, two inches and a half wide, and two inches high; oblate. Skin, thin, pale straw-colored at first, but changing by keeping, to golden-yellow, and washed with pale red on the side exposed to the sun; it is covered with numerous dots, which are dark crimson on the sunny side, and where much shaded, marked with russet. Eye, partially closed, with long pointed segments, set in a pretty deep cavity. Stalk, woody, sometimes very short, but at others, an inch long, inserted in a very deep and russety cavity. Flesh, white, yellowish, very fine, firm, and juicy, with a rich, aromatic, sugary, and vinous flavor, like that of the Golden Pippin.

A valuable German dessert apple, ripe in December, and continues in use during the spring.--_Diel Kernobst._ i. B. 59.

555. GARGEY PIPPIN.

This is a handsome conical-shaped apple, under the middle size, of a greenish-yellow color, with a little red towards the sun. This is a pretty good apple, and keeps till May.--_Fors. Treat._ 103.

556. GENERAL WOLFE.

A large apple resembling the Reinette de Canada. It is of a flattened conical shape; yellowish-green and brown color; of second-rate quality, as a kitchen or dessert fruit; and is in use from November till January. _H. S. C._ n. 263.

557. GESTREIFTER SOMMER ZIMMETAPFEL.

SYNONYME.--La Canelle.

Fruit, small, two inches and a quarter wide, and two inches high; roundish, inclining to oblong. Skin, very thin and shining, covered with bloom when on the tree, straw-white at first, but changes when ripe to lemon-yellow, and on the side next the sun, it is covered with short, broken, crimson stripes. Eye, closed, with long woolly segments, and set in a shallow basin. Stalk, an inch to an inch and a quarter long, sometimes fleshy, inserted in a narrow and deep cavity, with occasionally a fleshy swelling on one side of it. Flesh, yellowish-white, fine, juicy, marrowy, and very aromatic, with a sugary flavor, mixed with cinnamon.

A very excellent little German dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is ripe during August and September.

The tree is a good grower, and an excellent bearer.--_Diel Kernobst._ vi. 43.

558. GILLIFLOWER.

A medium sized culinary apple, of second-rate quality, roundish shape, and striped with red; it is in use from October till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 266.

559. GILLIFLOWER PEARMAIN.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality, pearmain shape, yellow and red color; and in use from November till March.--_H. S. C._ p. 30.

560. GILPIN.

SYNONYME--Carthouse.

A handsome cider fruit from Virginia, which is also a very good table fruit from February till May. A very hardy, vigorous, and fruitful tree.

Fruit, of medium size, roundish-oblong. Skin very smooth and handsome, richly streaked with deep red and yellow. Stalk, short, deeply inserted. Calyx, in a round, rather deep basin. Flesh, yellow, firm, juicy and rich, becoming tender and sprightly in the spring.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 144.

561. GLANZ REINETTE.

SYNONYME.--Tyroler Glanzreinette.

Fruit, about medium sized, two inches and a quarter broad, and two inches high; roundish, inclining to oblate. Skin, tender, smooth, varnished and shining, of a beautiful lemon-color when ripe, with a blush of delicate red on the side next the sun, which is wanting in fruit that is shaded; strewed with brown russety dots. Eye, half open, with very long green segments, set in a moderately deep and plaited basin, which is surrounded with a few bosses. Stalk, from three quarters to an inch long, inserted in a rather deep basin, which is lined with fine russet. Flesh, snow-white, very fine, marrowy, and juicy, with a rich, sugary, and vinous flavor.

A very beautiful waxen-like apple, of German origin; it is ripe in December, and continues in use during the spring.

The tree is a very strong grower, forming a beautiful round-headed tree; and is very fruitful. A valuable apple.--_Diel Kernobst._ xi. 78.

562. GLORY OF BOUGHTON.

A large culinary apple, of a round figure, yellow color; and in use during October.--_H. S. C._ n. 272.

563. GOLD REINETTE VON BORDEAUX.

SYNONYME.--Bordeauer Gold Reinette.