Chapter XIII: Section II: Sphæroidea.--Spherical Apples (11)

Fruit, very large; obtuse pearmain-shaped. Skin, thin, greenish-yellow at first, but changing as it ripens to a fine rich yellow, on the side exposed to the sun, it is washed with bright red, and on the shaded side, it is marked with flakes and figures of russet, the whole surface covered with grey russety dots. Eye, open, set in a shallow basin. Stalk, short and fleshy, inserted in a wide and deep cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh, yellowish-white, fine, tender, and juicy, with a rich, aromatic, and sugary flavor.

A beautiful and very valuable apple; it is ripe in December, and keeps till March.

The tree is a good grower, but does not attain a large size.--_Dittrich Handb._ i. 419.

564. GOLDEN BALL.

A large culinary apple, of second-rate quality, roundish shape, yellow and red color; and in use during August and September.--_H. S. C._ p. 17.

565. GOLDEN GLOUCESTER.

This is a handsome middle-sized apple, of a flat shape, and a gold color; with red towards the sun. This is a good apple, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 104.

566. GOLDEN NONPAREIL.

A small, handsome, dessert apple, of first-rate quality, it is of a round shape, yellow and russet color; and is in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 473.

567. GOLDEN WORCESTER.

A small dessert apple, of perfectly spherical shape; a rich golden color, very slightly tinged with red; the eye and stalk, both prominent; the flesh firm, well-flavored, and yellow as the skin. The fruit keeps till January; before gathering it has a beautiful effect, appearing like golden balls, among the leaves of the tree, which are of light airy growth. This is also an excellent cider apple.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 25, pl. xiii. f. 4.

568.--GRAND SHACHEM.

A showy, large, dark, blood-red fruit, but rather coarse, and scarcely worth cultivation. Fruit, very large, roundish, distinctly ribbed, and irregular in its outline. Stalk, short and strong, and calyx set in a well marked basin. Skin, smooth, deep dingy red over the whole surface. Flesh, white, rather dry, and without much flavor. September. _Down Fr. Amer._ 86.

569.--GRAUCH DOUCE.

A cider apple of large size, round shape, and striped with red; it is in use during October and November.--_H. S. C._ n. 296.

570. GREAVES’S PIPPIN.

A large culinary apple of first-rate quality; ripe in September.--_Riv. Cat._

571. GREEN.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of first-rate quality; it is of a round shape and green color; keeps very sound from January till June, and is less acid than the Winter Greening or French Crab, but not so juicy.--_H. S. C._ n. 299.

572. GREEN BALSAM.

A culinary apple of medium size, roundish shape, yellowish-green color, and in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 300.

573. GREEN DRAGON.

This is a fine large apple, of an excellent flavor, and pale-green color. It is rather too large for the table, and is therefore mostly used as a kitchen apple. It keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 105.

574. GREEN EYELET.

A small cider apple, of roundish figure and green color.--_H. S. C._ n. 301.

575. GREEN LEADINGTON.

A medium sized culinary apple, of second-rate quality; it is of conical shape, green color, and in use during September and October.--_H. S. C._ n. 400.

576. GREEN EVERLASTING.

A small apple of inferior quality, roundish shape, and green color; it is in use during March and April.--_H. S. C._ p. 18.

577. GREEN LANGLAST.

A scotch apple, much grown in the orchards of the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is a most excellent bearer; fruit of capital quality when kept; tree, middle size, bears well. The _Green Virgin_, the _Standard_, and _Green Langlast_, may be reckoned the most profitable winter apples in this district.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 471.

578. GREEN VIRGIN.

Tree an excellent bearer; bears when young; fruit keeps well, is of good quality, and of a fine yellow when kept. This is one of the most valuable apples in the Carse of Gowrie, but only known in Gourdiehill Orchard; tree healthy, middle sized.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 471.

579. GREEN WINE

A variety peculiar to the Carse of Gowrie orchards, in Perthshire. Fruit, of excellent quality, tree bears well, but sickly when old.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.

580. GREY QUEENING.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of an oval shape, green and russety color; and is in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 609.

581. GRIDDLETON PIPPIN.

This is a large angular-shaped apple, of a green color, with a little blush towards the sun. It is a baking apple, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 105.

582. GROSSER EDLER PRINZESSINAPFEL.

SYNONYME.--Princesse Noble, _acc. Diel._

Fruit, medium sized, two inches and three quarters broad, and about the same in height; somewhat conical. Skin, tender, covered with a bloom when on the tree, and of a pale, waxen, yellowish-green, which changes to deep yellow color as it ripens; covered on the side exposed to the sun, with broken stripes of beautiful crimson, and paler stripes on the shaded side. Eye, closed, continues long green, set in a moderately deep basin, which is surrounded with plaits, and small warts. Stalk, very short and stout, sometimes only a fleshy knob, and set in a deep, wide, smooth, and funnel-shaped cavity. Flesh, yellowish-white, firm, juicy, and of a very pleasant, strong cinnamon, vinous, and sugary flavor.

A very excellent Dutch apple, of first-rate quality; it is ripe in November, and continues during the winter.

The tree is a good grower, but does not attain over the middle size, and is an early and excellent bearer.--_Diel Kernobst._ xi 24.

583. GROSSE RHEINISCHER BOHNAPFEL.

Fruit, large, three inches broad, and the same in height; somewhat conical. Skin, smooth, tender, greenish-yellow at first, but changing by keeping to clear pale yellow, and on the side exposed to the sun, it is marked with pale red stripes, mixed with darker red. Eye, open, set in a rather shallow and wide basin. Stalk, short and fleshy, sometimes only a fleshy knob, and set in a shallow and russety cavity. Flesh, very white, firm, crisp, and juicy, with a somewhat aromatic and sweet flavor, without any acid.

An excellent German culinary apple, ripe in January, and continuing in use till July.

The tree is a strong and good grower, very beautiful, with fine dark green, and shining foliage; it is a good bearer.--_Diel Kernobst._ i. 220.

584. HAMPSHIRE NONESUCH.

This is a pretty large, well-shaped apple, of a greenish-yellow color, streaked with red, it keeps till the latter end of November.--_Fors. Treat._ 106.

585. HAMPSTEAD SWEETING.

A middle sized cider apple, of ovate shape, and green and yellow color.--_H. S. C._ p. 19.

586. HAGGERSTON PIPPIN.

A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, green and red color, and is in use from November till April.--_H. S. C._ n. 318.

587. HARRISON.

New Jersey is the most celebrated cider making district in America, and this apple which originated in Essex county of that state, has long enjoyed the highest reputation as a cider fruit. Ten bushels of these apples make a barrel of cider. The tree grows thrivingly, and bears very large crops. It is of medium size, and ovate shape, yellow color, rich flavor, and producing a high colored cider of great body. The fruit is very free from rot, falls easily from the tree about the first of November, and keeps well. The best cider of this variety, is worth from six to ten dollars a barrel, in New-York.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 145.

588. HARRISON’S NEWARK.

A small cider apple, of conical shape, and yellow and red color.--_H. S. C._ p. 19.

589. HARVEY’S RUSSET.

A Cornish apple. This is a large russet-colored apple, with a little red towards the sun. This is a famous kitchen fruit, and tolerably good raw. It has a musky flavor.--_Fors. Treat._ 106.

590. HAY’S EARLY.

A culinary apple, of medium size, oblate shape, and yellow striped with red color, it is ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ n. 325.

591. HEDGE APPLE.

A new fruit of middle sized, and handsome conical shape, red towards the sun, and a straw-color on the other side. This apple is of a tolerably good flavor, and keeps till the latter end of April.--_Fors. Treat._ 107.

592. HEREFORDSHIRE MONSTER.

A small cider apple, of roundish shape, and yellow color; in use in December.--_H. S. C._ p. 19.

593. HENRY’S WEEPING PIPPIN.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of an oval shape, yellow color, and in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 330.

594. HILL’S SEEDLING.

A Scotch apple raised in the Carse of Gowrie. It is rather large, roundish and flattened, of a pale-green color, with a tinge of red next the sun. It is a good early culinary apple, in use from the end of August till October. The tree has much of the habit and appearance of the Hawthornden, and quite as good a bearer.

595. HOARE’S SEEDLING.

A large culinary apple, of roundish shape, pale green color, with red next the sun; and in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 335.

596. HOGSHEAD.

This is a small red fruit, the flesh is red, and the taste austere. This is a cider apple, ripe in January, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 108.

There seems to be another variety known by this name, which is described in the Horticultural Society’s Catalogue, as of a greenish-yellow color, and ovate shape.

597. HOLLOW-EYED REINETTE.

This is a Cornish variety. It is a handsome flat-shaped apple, under the middle size; of a greenish-yellow color, sometimes intermixed with russet. This fruit is of an excellent flavor, and keeps till April.--_Fors. Treat._ 107.

598. HOME’S LARGE.

A large culinary apple, of roundish shape, and striped with red; it is in use from October till December.--_H. S. C._ n. 342.

599. HORSLIN.

A dessert apple of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, pale yellow color, and is in use during November, and December.--_H. S. C._ p. 20.

600. HOUSE.

SYNONYME.--Grey House.

A small cider apple, of an oval shape, green on the shaded side, and red on the other; it is in use in January.--_H. S. C._ n. 344.

601. HOW’S PIPPIN.

A dessert apple, of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, skin covered with russet, and in use from October till December.--_H. S. C._ n. 345.

602. HUBBARDSTON NONESUCH.

A fine large early winter fruit, which originated in the town of Hubbardstone, Massachusetts, and is of first-rate quality. The tree is a vigorous grower, forming a handsome branching head, and bears very large crops. It is worthy of extensive orchard culture.

Fruit, large, roundish-oblong, much narrower near the eye. Skin, smooth, striped with splashes, and irregular broken stripes of pale, and bright red, which nearly cover a yellowish ground. The calyx, open, and the stalk short, in a russeted hollow. Flesh, yellow, juicy, and tender, with an agreeable mingling of sweetness, and acidity in its flavor. October to January.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 113.

603. HULBERT’S PRINCESS ROYAL.

A seedling from the Golden Harvey, but larger; flesh more tender, and equally rich. It is a small dessert apple, of first-rate quality; and ripe in May.--_Riv. Cat._

604. HULBERT’S VICTORIA.

A rich and excellent dessert apple, of small size, first-rate quality, and in use from April till May.--_Riv. Cat._

605. HUNT’S ROYAL NONPAREIL.

Of medium size, roundish and somewhat flattened. Skin, yellowish-green, marked with russet. Flesh, rich, sugary, and highly flavored. This is said to be quite distinct from Hunt’s Duke of Gloucester, with which Lindley makes it synonymous.--_Maund Fruit._ 25.

606. HUNTINGFORD.

A medium sized culinary apple, of conical shape, and very bright red color; it is in use from January till April.--_H. S. C._ p. 20.

607. HUTCHINSON’S SPOTTED.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, it is of an oblate shape; skin, yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ n. 349.

608. INCOMPARABLE.

A large kitchen apple of a roundish and flattened shape, prominently ribbed on the sides, skin, greenish-yellow, it is ripe in October.--_H. S. C._ n. 351.

609. IRON APPLE.

A small apple of second-rate quality, suitable either for kitchen or dessert use, it is of a green and brownish color, and keeps for twelve months.--_H. S. C._ p. 21.

610. IVES’S SEEDLING.

A culinary apple of the middle size, and second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, striped with red, and is in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 21.

611. JACK CADE.

A variety met with in some of the Carse of Gowrie orchards. The fruit is very acid, would do for cider, or for giving pungency to tarts.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

612. JACKSON’S PIPPIN.

SYNONYME.--Middleton Pippin.

A small early apple, but only of third-rate quality, it is of a roundish-oblate shape, yellow color, and is ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ p. 21.

613. JEFFREYS’S SEEDLING.

A variety raised by Jeffreys, of the Brompton Park nursery, nearly a hundred years ago. It is a large kitchen apple, of oblate shape, yellow color, and is in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 363.

614. JENNY SINCLAIR.

A Scotch dessert apple, of medium size, roundish shape, and brownish-red color.--_H. S. C._ p. 21.

615. JERSEY.

A small cider apple, of conical shape, red color, and in use during November and December. A bitter-sweet.--_H. S. C._ p. 21.

616. JOHN APPLE.

A small cider apple, of first-rate quality, it is pearmain-shaped; skin, greenish-yellow on the shaded side, and brownish-red next the sun; it is in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 366.

617. JONATHAN.

The Jonathan is a very beautiful dessert apple, and its great beauty, good flavor, vigorous growth, and productiveness, unite to recommend it to orchard planters.

Fruit, of medium size; regularly formed, roundish-ovate or tapering to the eye. Skin, thin and smooth, the ground clear light yellow, nearly covered by lively red stripes, and deepening into brilliant, or dark red in the sun. Stalk, three-fourths of an inch long, rather slender, inserted in a deep regular cavity. Calyx, set in a deep, rather broad basin. Flesh, white, rarely a little pinkish, very tender and juicy, with a mild sprightly flavor. This fruit evidently belongs to the Spitzemburgh class. November to March. The original tree is growing on the farm of Mr. Philip Rick, of Kingston, New-York.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 113.

618. JORDBAERAEBLE.

A Danish variety, of medium size, and for dessert use. It is of an ovate shape, striped with red, and is ripe during August and September. _H. S. C._ n. 369.

619. KANTET JORDBAERAEBLE.

A Danish variety, for kitchen use. It is round, with prominent ribs on the sides, and of a red color.--_H. S. C._ n. 370.

620. KEDDLESTON PIPPIN.

A Derbyshire table apple, of middle size, straw-color, slightly russeted, of a globular shape, rather pointed towards the eye, it is a highly flavored juicy fruit, and has the peculiar property of keeping in perfection from October till January. The tree grows well and bears freely.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 26, pl. xiii. f. 7.

621. KENTISH CODLIN.

A large kitchen apple, of first-rate quality, it is of a conical shape, greenish-yellow color, and is ripe during August and September.--_H. S. C._ n. 157.

622. KERNEL PEARMAIN.

This is a small handsome apple, red towards the sun, and of a yellowish-green, mixed with red on the other side. It is of a good flavor, and keeps till the middle of May.--_Fors. Treat._ 109.

623. KENRICK’S AUTUMN.

SYNONYME.--Kenrick’s Red Autumn.

A handsome apple, of second quality. Fruit, large, roundish, much flattened at the base. Stalk, long, projecting beyond the fruit a good deal, set in a close cavity. Skin, pale yellowish-green, striped and stained with bright red. Flesh, white, a little stained with red, tender, juicy, and of a sprightly acid flavor. September.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 87.

This variety originated on the farm of John Kenrick, Esq., in Newton, Massachusetts.

624. KERNEL RED STREAK.

This is of a greenish-yellow, with broad streaks of a dark red all over it, and a yellow ground finely speckled with red next the sun.--_Fors. Treat._ 109.

625. KESTON PIPPIN.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of round shape, red and yellow color, and in use from October till December.--_H. S. C._ p. 22.

626. KILKENNY CODLIN.

A large culinary apple, of first-rate quality. It is of a round shape, yellow color, and is ripe during August and September.--_H. S. C._ n. 159.

627. KING HARRY.

A middle sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is pearmain-shaped, with a russety skin; and is in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 382.

628. KING ROBERT.

A Scotch apple, cultivated in some orchards of the Carse of Gowrie, but not commonly met with. It is a good bearer.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

629. KING WILLIAM.

Raised from Dumelow’s Seedling. Large, conical, yellow, dotted with russet; a most excellent culinary variety, in use from October till April.--_Mid. Flor._

630. KIRKE’S GOLDEN PIPPIN.

SYNONYMES.--New Golden Pippin; New Cluster Golden Pippin; Dredge’s Golden Pippin.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, roundish shape, and yellow color. It is in use from December till March. A great bearer, but inferior in quality to the Golden Pippin.--_H. S. C._ n. 286.

631. KIRTON PIPPIN.

SYNONYME.--Cracked Pippin.

This is a middle sized apple, of a greenish-yellow color, with little dark spots. The coat is generally rough towards the footstalk. This is a good apple for the table, and comes into eating in September.--_Fors. Treat._ 111.

632. KNIGHT’S LARGE.

A large culinary apple, of roundish shape, yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; it is in use during September and October.--_H. S. C._ n. 387.

633. KNIGHT’S LEMON PIPPIN.

A medium sized apple, of first-rate quality, suitable either for culinary use, or the dessert. It is of a roundish shape, yellow color, and is in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 407.

634. KNOTTED KERNEL.

A small cider apple of ovate shape, and striped with red; it is in use during October and November.--_H. S. C._ n. 379.

635. KNOTTED NORMAN.

A medium sized cider apple, of roundish shape, striped with red, and in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

636. KÖNIGS REINETTE.

SYNONYME.--Reinette Dorée Royale.

A very beautiful, long-keeping, dessert apple, it is oblate and ribbed on the sides, and round the eye like a Calville, and rather above medium size, being three inches wide, and two and a half high. The skin, when ripe, is of a fine lemon-color, with a fine blood-red cheek on one side. The flesh is yellowish-white, very fine, firm, and very juicy, with a rich, vinous, and sugary flavor. It ripens in December, and continues throughout the summer, without shrivelling.--_Diel Kernobst._ ii. B. 127.

637. KRAPPE KRUIN.

A middle sized culinary apple, of first-rate quality; it is of conical shape, and covered with russet; and is in use from October till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 390.

638. KRÄUTER REINETTE.

A medium sized, very valuable, and highly flavored German dessert apple. It is two inches high, and two and a half broad; roundish. The skin is tender and smooth, pale bright green when on the tree, but changing during winter, to a beautiful rich yellow, with a little green intermixed. Eye, half open, set in a wide, deep, saucer-like basin. Stalk, an inch long, woody, but sometimes fleshy, inserted in a deep cavity, lined with fine russet. Flesh, white, very fine, juicy, marrowy, and with a powerful aromatic and sugary flavor. Ripe in December and continues in use during the whole of the summer.--_Diel Kernobst._ xi. 114.

639. KRIZAPFEL.

A Russian apple, somewhat transparent. It is of medium size, second-rate quality, and suitable for the dessert; its form is conical, the skin, pale green, and is in use during December.--_H. S. C._ n. 391.

640. LADIES’ SWEETING.

The Ladies’ Sweeting, we consider the finest winter sweet apple for the dessert, yet known or cultivated in this country (America.) Its handsome appearance, delightful perfume, sprightly flavor, and the long time in which it remains in perfection, render it universally admired wherever it is known, and no garden should be without it.

The fruit is large, roundish-ovate. Skin, very smooth, covered with red next the sun, but pale yellowish-green in the shade, with broken stripes of pale red. Flesh, greenish-white, exceeding tender, juicy, and crisp, with a delicious, sprightly, agreeably perfumed flavor. Keeps without shrivelling, or losing its flavor till May.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 136.

641. LADY LENNOX.

Large and handsome, lemon-colored, pale red next the sun, and striped with deeper red. An excellent culinary apple, in use from November till April. It was raised from the Rymer, and is a favorite variety in the neighbourhood of Nottingham.--_Mid. Flor._

642. LADY LOUISA PIPPIN.

A small apple, of inferior quality, oblate shape, and pale yellow color, it is in use during December.--_H. S. C._ p. 23.

643. LADY OF THE WEMYSS.

A large and handsome Scotch apple, of first-rate quality, suitable either for culinary or dessert use, it is of a roundish shape, pale green on the shaded side, but red next the sun; and is in use from October till January. The tree is hardy, and a good bearer.--_Laws. Cat._

644. LANCASHIRE GAP.

SYNONYME.--Shireling.

A medium sized culinary apple, of oblate shape, yellow color, and in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 393.

645. LANCASHIRE WITCH.

A handsome culinary apple of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow on the shaded side, but red towards the sun; and is in season from October to December.--_H. S. C._ n. 394.

646. DE LANDE.

SYNONYME--Fleur de Prairial.

A large culinary apple of oblong shape, striped with red, and in use during September and October.--_H. S. C._ n. 395.

647. LARGE LEADINGTON.

A large kitchen apple, of oblong shape, and green color.--_H. S. C._ n. 402.

648. LAWMAN’S.

A medium sized dessert apple of second-rate quality, it is of an ovate shape, yellow color, with brownish-red towards the sun; and is in use from March till June.--_H. S. C._ n. 399.

649. LAWRENCE’S NEW WHITE PIPPIN.

A medium sized apple, of second-rate quality, conical shape, pale green color, and in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ p. 23.

650. LEITHEIMER STREIFLING.

SYNONYME.--Kaiserheimer.

Fruit, large, three inches high, and the same broad; somewhat conical. Skin, shining, bright green, which changes when ripening to deep lemon-yellow, covered all over with shining carmine, which is darker on the side next the sun, and paler on the shaded side; on this red there are beautiful crimson stripes, which are dazzling to the eyes. Eye, closed, set in a wide, deep, and much ribbed basin. Stalk, three quarters of an inch long, inserted in a narrow, deep, and russety cavity. Flesh, beautiful white, somewhat redish, very fine, but not juicy, and of a rich, aromatic, sweet, and vinous flavor. Ripe in December and continues during the spring and summer.--_Diel Kernobst._ viii. 186.

651. LEMON APPLE.

A medium sized, second-rate dessert apple, it is of roundish shape, yellow color, and is in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ p. 23.

This is not the same as the _Lemon Pippin_.--_H._

652. LEYDEN PIPPIN.

A good early dessert apple, of medium size, and first-rate quality, resembling the White Astrachan. It is of a roundish-shape; skin, pale green, with red towards the sun; ripe during August and September. The tree is a great bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 408.

653. LITTLE BEAUTY.

This is a small table apple, spherical, a little flattened; yellow with a brownish tinge on the sun side, and sprinkled with dark points, it is of a rich flavor, but rather dry. The tree grows upright, and bears so abundantly, as sometimes to cause barrenness the succeeding season.

The fruit has the peculiar good quality of adhering so firmly to the branches, that the wind scarcely ever dislodges it. It will keep through the winter, and is well worth cultivating.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 25, pl. xiii. f. 5.

654. LITTLE HERBERT.

A variety cultivated in the districts round Gloucester, it is a small, round apple, of a brown russety color, and though not of a first-rate quality, is a good flavored dessert fruit. The tree is a shy bearer. In use from December till February.--_H._

655. LITTLE HOLLOW CROWN.

SYNONYME.--Diepe Kopjis.

A small apple, of second-rate quality, oval shape, yellow color, and in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ p. 23.

656. LOCK’S SEEDLING.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of an ovate shape, striped with red, and in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ p. 23.

657. LONG LASTER.

This is a middle sized apple, of an angular shape, and fine yellow color, with a beautiful red next the sun. It is of a tolerable flavor, and keeps till the middle of May, but is apt to be meally.--_Fors. Treat._ 112.

658. LONG SEAM.

This is a large angular-shaped baking apple, of a pretty good flavor, and light green color; it keeps till the latter end of January--_Fors. Treat._ 113.

659. LORD BATEMAN’S DUMPLING,

A large kitchen apple, of conical shape, yellow color, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 412.

660. LORD CHENEY’S GREEN.

This is a middle sized Yorkshire apple, resembling the Yorkshire Greening; it is of a dark green color, with a little of a chocolate color next the sun. This is a baking apple, and keeps till the middle of May.--_Fors. Treat._ 113.

661. LUCAS’S PIPPIN.

This is a handsome, middle sized, cylindrical-shaped apple; and of a beautiful orange color. A pretty good fruit, and keeps till the latter end of April.--_Fors. Treat._ 113.

662. MACBETH.

A Scotch variety found in the Carse of Gowrie orchards, but rare. The tree is a good bearer.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.

663. MACLEAN.

A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. The tree gets diseased when old, requires to be planted in ground new to fruit trees; fruit keeps well, of excellent quality, and weighs exceedingly heavy.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

664. MACLEAN’S FAVORITE.

A variety of the highest excellence as a dessert fruit, it is of medium size, and roundish shape; skin, of a yellow color; and in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 419.

665. MAGGIE DUNCAN.

A Scotch apple, grown in the orchards of the Carse of Gowrie. Tree an excellent bearer; a valuable orchard apple, though not commonly cultivated; fruit, very sweet.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.

666. MAIDEN.

A Scotch apple, raised by Mr. Brown, of the Perth nursery. Tree, an excellent bearer; fruit, very acid; but one of the best kitchen apples that grows, does not keep well.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.

667. MALTSTER.

A Nottinghamshire apple, for kitchen use. It is a very fine variety, and is in use just before the late-keeping kinds. The tree is a great bearer, and a free grower.--_Mid. Flor._

668. MANSFIELD TART.

This is a large Nottingham apple, but most known in Yorkshire. It is handsome, and of a green color, having a little cast of a brownish-red with, dark spots next the sun. A baking apple and keeps till February. _Fors. Treat._ 114.

669. MARGATE NONPAREIL.

This very much resembles the Nonpareil in size, in shape, and even in color, except that the yellow predominates over the green, more than in the Nonpareil. The flesh is yellowish, intermixed with green, juicy, rich, and high flavored. It will keep six weeks in perfection, and is an excellent intermediate fruit, between the summer and winter Nonpareils. It was raised by John Boys, Esq., in his garden, at Margate, from seed of the Old Nonpareil.--_Hort. Trans._ v. 268.

670. MARMORIRTER SOMMERPEPPING.

A medium sized, ovate, culinary apple, of second-rate quality; it is red and striped, and is ripe in September.--_H. S. C._ n. 430.

671. MARYGOLD PIPPIN.

A medium sized apple of inferior quality, it is of an ovate shape, yellow color, and in use during October and November.--_H. S. C._ p. 25.

672. MASTERS’S SEEDLING.

A good Kentish apple, in use from November till February. The fruit is above the middle size, and of a regular round shape; color dark green, tinged with red on one side, but yellow when ripe, the pulp is very firm, and charged with a fine, agreeable, acid juice. The tree is of robust growth, hardy, and not liable to blight, and well deserves the character of being a first-rate bearer, of the first class in the orchard.--_Rog. Fr. Cult._ 52.

673. MASON’S WHITE.

SYNONYME.--Mason’s Early.

A medium sized early dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of a conical shape, pale yellow color, and is ripe during August--_H. S. C._ n. 432.

674. MASSAVIS.

SYNONYME.--Pomme d’Italie.

A small cider apple, of ovate shape, and green color, with brown towards the sun, the tree is a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 433.

675. MAY GENNET.

This is rather under the middle size, of a greenish-yellow color, slightly streaked with red next the sun. This apple keeps till April.--_Fors. Treat._ 114.

676. MENONISTEN REINETTE.

A very beautiful, and important German dessert apple; it is above the middle size, and of a roundish flattened shape, the skin is yellow, with a dark flush on the side next the sun, and considerably marked with russet. The flesh is very fine, firm, and juicy, and of a very good aromatic, and vinous flavor. Ripe in December and continues during the spring.--_Diel Kernobst._ x. 169.

677. MERMAID.

A Scotch apple, cultivated in the orchards of the Carse of Gowrie, but is not common. The fruit keeps well, and is of good quality.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.

678. MERVEILLE DE PORTLAND.

A medium sized culinary apple of inferior quality, it is of a conical shape, yellow color, and in use from January till April.--_H. S. C._ p. 25.

679. MICHAEL HENRY PIPPIN.

A New Jersey fruit, a native of Monmouth county, first described by Coxe, and highly esteemed in many parts of the middle states of America. It is of medium size, roundish-oblong, or ovate, somewhat like the Newtown Pippin. Skin, of a lively green color. Flesh, yellow, tender, juicy, and high flavored; In use from November till March.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 118.

680. DE MICHE.

A small cider apple, of ovate shape, yellow color, and ripe in December.--_H. S. C._ p. 25.

681. MILLER’S GLORY.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, striped with red, and in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 438.

682. MOGG’S LONG KEEPER.

A middle sized cider apple, of an oblate shape, striped with red, and in use from January till March.--_H. S. C._ p. 24.

683. MOLLET’S GUERNSEY PIPPIN.

This is a small dessert fruit, of second-rate quality, resembling the Golden Harvey. It is of an oblate shape, yellow color; the flesh is yellow, crisp, juicy, and very highly flavored; in use from December till February.--_Hort. Trans._ iv. 524.

684. MOORHEN PIPPIN.

A dessert apple, in high estimation in Hampshire. It is of middle size, pea-green color, varigated with scarlet blotching, and some russet; firm in substance, and rich in flavor, keeps well till April. A great bearer, and grows well.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 64, pl. xxxii. f. 7.

685. MONSTROUS LEADINGTON.

SYNONYME.--Green Codlin.

This is a very large fruit, and of first-rate quality for kitchen use, its shape is oblong, and the color green; it is in use from October till January. The tree is a good bearer, healthy, and rather large; fruit keeps well.--_H. S. C._ n. 403.

686. MONSTROUS RENNET.

This is a very large apple, of an oblong shape, turning red towards the sun, and of a dark green on the other side. It is generally preserved on account of its magnitude, as the flesh is apt to be meally. It ripens in October.--_Fors. Treat._ 115.

687. MORDEN BLOOM.

A medium sized kitchen apple of inferior quality, it is of an oblate shape, yellow and red color, and ripens during August and September.--_H. S. C._ p. 25.

688. MORDEN ROUND.

A small dessert apple of third-rate quality, it is round and handsome, of a yellow color, and russeted, keeps from December till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 445.

689. MORDEN STRIPED.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality, it is of a roundish shape, striped with red, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 446.

690. MOSS’S INCOMPARABLE.

A large apple of first-rate quality, either as a dessert or culinary fruit. It is a very late keeper, being in use from April till June.--_Riv. Cat._

691. MOTHER APPLE.

A small cider apple of ovate shape, yellow color, and in use in December. A bitter sweet.--_H. S. C._ n. 448.

692. MOTHER RENNET.

This is rather under the middle size, of a greenish color, with a little blush towards the sun, the eye is large and deep, and the footstalk is small.--_Fors. Treat._ 115.

693. MOUNT STEWART.

A large kitchen apple, of oblate shape, green on one side, and red on the other, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 26.

694. MOULIN À VENT.

A medium sized cider apple, of ovate shape, yellow color, and in use during December.--_H. S. C._ n. 449.

695. MOUSE APPLE.

An American variety which originated in Ulster county, on the west bank of the Hudson. It is there one of the most popular winter fruits, being considered by some superior to the Rhode Island Greening, and it deserves extensive trial elsewhere.

Fruit, light in weight; in size large; roundish-oblong, or slightly conical. Skin, pale greenish-yellow when ripe, with a brownish blush on one side, marked with a few russety grey dots. Stalk, three quarters of an inch long, rather slender, not deeply inserted. Calyx, closed, and set in a narrow basin, slightly plaited at the bottom. Flesh, very white, and fine-grained, and moderately juicy, with a sprightly, delicate, and faintly perfumed flavor.--_Down Fr. Amer._ 117.

696. MOXHAY PIPPIN.

A small apple of inferior quality, it is of a conical shape, pale yellow color, and is ripe in October.--_H. S. C._ p. 26.

697. MUNSTER PIPPIN.

A large kitchen apple, it is of a conical shape, pale green color, and in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 26.

698. MURPHY.

This is an agreeable, pearmain-flavored apple, strongly resembling indeed the Blue Pearmain. It is a seedling raised by Mr. D. Murphy, of Salem, Massachusetts. Fruit, pretty large, roundish-oblong. Skin, pale red, streaked with darker red, and marked with blotches of the same color. Calyx, set in a narrow basin. Flesh, white, tender, with an agreeable, rather rich flavor. November to February.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 118.

699. MUSCAT REINETTE.

SYNONYME.--Reinette Musquée.

This is a middle sized, exquisite, and valuable German dessert apple. It is of a somewhat conical shape. The skin is of a beautiful yellow color, covered over two thirds of its surface with dark crimson stripes. The flesh is yellowish-white, juicy, and of an exquisite, rich, aromatic, and sugary flavor, like a mixture of musk, and anise. Ripens in November, and keeps till the summer.--_Diel Kernobst._ iii. 169.

700. MY JOE JANET.

A Scotch apple, cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. The tree is a good bearer; and the fruit of fine quality.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

701. NEWARK KING.

This is an American dessert apple, of the middle size, and second-rate quality. It is of a pearmain-shape, green color on the shaded side, and red towards the sun; it is in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 455

702. NEWARK PIPPIN.

SYNONYMES.--French Pippin; Yellow Pippin, _of the Americans_.

A handsome and very excellent early winter variety, easily known by the crooked, irregular growth of the tree, and the drooping habit of the branches.

The fruit is large, roundish-oblong. Skin, greenish-yellow, becoming a fine yellow when fully ripe, with clusters of small black dots, and rarely a very faint blush. Calyx, in a regular and rather deep basin. Stalk, moderately long, and deeply inserted. Flesh, yellow, tender, very rich, juicy, and highly flavored. November to February.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 121.

703. NEW ENGLAND PIPPIN.

A large angular-shaped apple, of a green color, with a little brownish-red towards the sun. It has a pretty good flavor, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 115.

704. NEW HAWTHORNDEN.

A large culinary apple, of first-rate quality; in use during December and January. The fruit is larger, and keeps longer than the old sort, habit of the tree more robust.--_Riv. Cat._

705. NEW NORTHERN GREENING.

A round green apple, of the largest size, said to be a decided improvement on the Northern Greening, from which it was raised. It is in use from November till April. Cultivated about Nottingham. Tree a great bearer.--_Mid. Flor._

706. NEW POMEROY.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, covered with russet, and in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ n. 591.

707. NEW REINETTE GRISE.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is of an oblate shape; skin yellow, covered with russet; in use from January till March. Tree a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 668.

708. NEW WOODCOCK.

A medium sized cider apple, of roundish shape, striped with red, and in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 882.

709. NINE PARTNER’S LITTLE RUSSET.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is of an oval shape, green color covered with russet, in use from January till May.--_H. S. C._ n. 745.

710. NINE SQUARE.

A Gloucestershire apple. This is a large angular-shaped fruit, of a fine red towards the sun, and yellow on the other side, with a mixture of red. Keeps till April.--_Fors. Treat._ 116.

711. NOBLESSE DE GAND.

A large sauce apple, straw-colored, without stripes, nearly globular, but contracted towards the eye. It is a firm weighty fruit, rich in flavor, with a due proportion of acid. A very excellent new sort, in use January and February.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 49, pl. xxv. f. 2.

712. NONSUCH PARK.

A small dessert apple, resembling the Golden Pippin, and of first-rate quality, it is of a roundish shape, yellow color, and is in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 494.

713. NORMAN GLASBURY.

A small, ovate, pale yellow apple, for cider use.--_H. S. C._ n. 270.

714. NORMAN STYRE.

A small cider apple, of a round shape, pale yellow and red color, and in use from October till December.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

715. NORMANDY PIPPIN.

A medium sized cider apple, of a roundish shape, the skin is yellow on the shaded side, and brownish-red next the sun.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

716. NORTHERN SPY.

A very large, handsome, and excellent new American fruit, of the Spitzemburgh family, which has lately attracted a good deal of notice. It keeps remarkably well, and is in eating from December till May, and commands the highest price. The tree is of a rapid and upright growth, and bears well. It is of a conical shape, and the skin is nearly covered with dark red, and streaked with purple.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 120.

717. NOTTINGHAM.

A medium sized kitchen apple of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, yellow color, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

718. OAK PEG.

SYNONYME.--Oaken Pin.

This is an oval shaped, middle sized fruit, of a green color, striped with white. It is very full towards the footstalk, which is small; it keeps till June.--_Fors. Treat._ 118.

719. OAKS.

A medium sized conical apple, of inferior quality; it is striped with red, and is in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

720. OCHILTREE.

A large and handsome Scotch dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is roundish, pale green and red color. It is in use from September till March.--_Laws. Cat._

721. OGNON.

A medium sized apple, of second-rate quality, oblate shape, green and red color; in use during January.--_H. S. C._ n. 503.

722. OLD PARK PIPPIN.

A small ovate apple, of inferior quality, of a green and red color, in use from November till January. _H. S. C._ p. 28.

723. OLIVER’S.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow color, covered with russet, and in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 504.

724. ORANGE.

A middle sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow color, and in use during October.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

725. ORACK ELMA.

A Persian apple. It is a large dessert fruit, of second-rate quality, of an oblate shape, red color, and in use during October.--_H. S. C._ n. 505.

726. ORME.

A middle sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of an oblate shape, pale green color, and in use from February till April.--_H. S. C._ n. 508.

727. PACK-HORSE.

A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape; skin, yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from November till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 515.

728. PAINTED LADY.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, striped with red, and in use during October and November.--_H. S. C._ p. 29.

729. PANSON’S PEARMAIN.

A medium sized apple of second-rate quality; suitable either for dessert use or for cider. It is of a pearmain shape, green on the shaded side, red next the sun, and in use from December till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 553.

730. PARMENTIER.

A medium sized apple, of first-rate quality, suitable either for dessert use, or culinary purposes. It is of a conical shape, and the skin is covered with russet, it is in season from November till April.--_H. S. C._ n. 523.

731. PARSONAGE PIPPIN.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of an oblate shape, the skin is striped with red, and it is in season during November.--_H. S. C._ p. 29.

732. PEAR APPLE.

A small cider apple, of inferior quality; it is of an obovate shape; skin, green, and in use in November.--_H. S. C._ n. 528.

733. PEARMAIN, BLUE.

The Blue Pearmain is a large and very showy fruit, and is therefore popular in the New-England markets. The numerous large, russety, yellow dots, which are sprinkled over the skin, and the bloom which overspreads it, mark this apple.

Fruit, of the largest size, roundish, regularly formed, very slightly conical. Skin, striped, and blotched with dark purplish-red, over a dull ground, and appearing bluish from the white bloom. Flesh, yellowish, mild, rather rich and good. October to February.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 122.

734. PECKMAN OR PICKMAN.

A fruit of a globular form, and a straw color; its flavor combined with a good portion of acidity, is very rich and good. A winter fruit, fine for the table, or for cooking. A good fruit, and very productive, and deserving of cultivation.

This is much cultivated by Mr. Ware, at, or near Salem, Massachusetts, who thinks it a native.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 50.

735. PENNOCK’S RED WINTER.

SYNONYMES.--Pennock’s Large Red Winter; Pennock’s Red.

A large kitchen apple, of an oblate shape. Skin, green on the shaded side, and red next the sun. It is in use from November till March, and not apt to shrivel.--_H. S. C._ n. 570.

This is a native of Pennsylvania, and is there esteemed an excellent baking apple.

736. PEPIN STEUCHAL.

A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is of an ovate shape, the skin striped with red, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 578.

737. PERMANENT.

A large and excellent variety, roundish and ribbed, yellowish-green, with dingy red next the sun. A good keeper, in use from January till June. This was raised from the Keswick Codlin, impregnated with Dumelow’s Seedling. It is cultivated about Nottingham--_Mid. Flor._

738. PETWORTH SEEDLING.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape. Skin, green, covered with brownish-red; in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 580.

739. PITMASTON NONPAREIL RUSSET.

SYNONYME.--Russet Coated Nonpariel.

A small dessert apple of first-rate quality. It is of an oblate shape. Skin, covered with russet; in use from December till February. Not handsome, but exceedingly rich, and brisk flavored.--_H. S. C._ p. 39.

740. PITMINSTER CRAB.

A small cider apple, of inferior quality, it is of an ovate shape. Skin, striped with red, and is in use from November till December.--_H. S. C._ p. 32.

741. POMME POIRE.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, but not so good as the Old Nonpareil, which it resembles. It is of a roundish shape. Skin, covered with russet, and in use from January till May.--_H. S. C._ n. 589.

742. POOR MAN’S PROFIT.

This is a dingy colored, oval-shaped apple, below the middle size. It is raised freely from cuttings, and keeps till January.--_Fors. Treat._ 121.

743. PORTE TULIPÉE.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow and brown color, and ripe in November.--_H. S. C._ n. 595.

744. PORTER.

A first-rate New England fruit, raised by the Rev. S. Porter, of Sherburne, Mass. and deservedly a great favorite in the Boston market. The fruit is remarkably fair, and the tree is very productive. It is rather large, oblong, narrowing to the eye. Skin, clear, glossy, bright yellow, and when exposed, with a dull blush next the sun. Flesh, fine-grained, and abounding with juice, of a sprightly agreeable flavor. Ripens in September, and deserves general cultivation.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 92.

745. POUND.

A very large and showy fruit, but of very indifferent quality; and not worth cultivation, where better sorts are to be had.

The fruit is roundish-oblong, striped with red, on a dull greenish-yellow ground. The stalk short, and deeply inserted. The flesh, yellowish-green, and without much flavor. October to January.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 127.

746. POUND PIPPIN.

This is a large handsome apple, of a greenish color, and is good for baking. It is ripe in January.--_Fors. Treat._ 121.

747. POWNAL SPITZEMBERG.

So named from its native place, and its resemblance to the Esopus Spitzemberg. It is a very superior winter fruit.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 51.

This is an American variety.--_H._

748. PRIESTLEY.

SYNONYME.--Priestley’s American.

A large spicy-flavored apple, of second-rate quality, suitable either for kitchen or dessert use. It is of a roundish-oblong shape, yellow and red color, and in use from December till April.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 126.

749. PRINCE ROYAL.

A medium sized apple, of inferior quality; oblate shape, and striped with red, it is in use from December till January--_H. S. C._ p. 32.

750. PRYOR’S RED.

A native of Virginia. The fruit is very large; color, brownish-red; its flesh at maturity, juicy, and very fine. A winter fruit.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 59.

751. QUATFORD AROMATIC.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, with a rich aromatic flavor. It is ripe in December.--_Riv. Cat._

752. QUEEN CHARLOTTE.

SYNONYME.--Queen; Boatswain’s Pippin.

A large sort of Crab, of inferior quality; it is of a conical shape, green on one side, and red on the other.--_H. S. C._ n. 605.

753. RAMBOUR.

SYNONYME--Rambour Franc d’Hiver.

A large oblate culinary apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a green color on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 614.

754. RANGÉ.

A kitchen apple of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, red color, and in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 616.

755. RATHER RIPE.

This is a small summer apple, it is roundish, and flattened, of a yellow color, and second-rate quality as a dessert fruit, and is ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ n. 620.

756. RAWLE’S JANETT.

A native of Virginia. The form is globular, flattened at the summit and base; the color red and green; flesh very fragrant, more juicy, and of superior flavor to the Newtown Pippin, and keeps equally as well.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 59.

757. RED AISLE.

A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie; it is a rare sort; an inferior bearer, but pretty.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

758. RED BAG.

This is a beautiful large Herefordshire apple, of a longish shape, streaked all over with a dark red; and is in eating about the middle of October.--_Fors. Treat._ 123.

759. RED COAT.

A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie. It is not a common sort, and is very pretty.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

760. RED FULWOOD.

A large, spreading, graceful tree, full of leaf and vigor, the giant of the Carse of Gowrie orchards; bears very great loads of fruit every second year; fruit beautiful.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

761. RED LANGLAST.

A variety grown in the orchards of the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is a great bearer, middle sized; good quality of fruit.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

762. RED NORMAN.

A large and first-rate cider apple, it is of an ovate shape, yellow on the shaded side, and brownish-red next the sun; in use in November. A bitter-sweet.--_H. S. C._ n. 496.

763. RED SWEET PIPPIN.

An American apple, of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, red color, and in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ p. 34.

764. RED WINE.

A Scotch apple. Tree a good bearer, middle sized, becomes much knotted when old, and rather unhealthy; a very valuable market apple.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 471.

765. REDDING’S NONPAREIL.

This is a small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, abounding in a brisk flavor. It is roundish, the skin green, but very much covered with russet; and is in use from December till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 479.

766. REINETTE BAUMANN.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; of an oblate shape, and red color; it is in use from December till March, and is not apt to shrivel.--_H. S. C._ p. 34.

767. REINETTE BLANCHE.

A medium sized French dessert apple. It is roundish, inclining to oblong. The skin very smooth, and when ripe, of a fine clear yellow, with sometimes a faint blush of red, on the side next the sun. The flesh is white, tender, and highly perfumed, very juicy and well flavored. In use from December till March.--_Duh. Arb. Fruit._ i. 295.

768. REINETTE CALVILLÉE.

A middle sized valuable dessert fruit, inclining to oblong. The skin is smooth, of a fine shining gold color when ripe, and with three or four broad stripes of dull red, only on the part exposed to the sun. Flesh, yellowish, tender, very fine, juicy, with a strong perfume, and a flavor like that of Calville Blanche d’Hiver. It ripens in the end of November and keeps three or four months.--_Diel Kernobst._ i. 130.

769. REINETTE DE CLAREVAL.

A medium sized, beautiful, and excellent French dessert apple, it is oblate and roundish. The skin is smooth, tender, and of a fine deep lemon color, and rarely with a tinge of red on the side next the sun. Flesh, very fine, white, and yellowish, firm, juicy, and of an aromatic, vinous, and sugary flavor. Ripens in December, and keeps throughout the spring.--_Diel Kernobst._ xii. 111.

770. REINETTE DORÉE.

SYNONYME.--Reinette Jaune Tardive.

A medium sized regularly formed apple, of a roundish and flattened shape. Skin, smooth, of a beautiful deep golden yellow color, dotted with grey dots, and with just a sufficient tinge of red next the sun, as to heighten the color of the yellow. The flesh is white, firm, fine, and fragrant; very juicy, sugary, and rich. It ripens in December, and keeps during the spring.--_Duh. Arb. Fruit._ i. 293.

771. REINETTE DE DOUÉ.

A large culinary apple, of first-rate quality; in use from January till May.--_Riv. Cat._

772. REINETTE GRISE D’ANGLETERRE PETITE.

A small dessert apple of first-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, and the skin covered with russet; in season from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 664.

773. REINETTE GRISE DORÉE.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it resembles the Golden Pippin, but keeps much longer.--_Riv. Cat._

774. REINETTE GRISE DE GRANVILLE.

A dessert apple of second size, and second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, skin yellow, and much covered with russet; in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 667.

775. REINETTE GRISE DE HOLLANDE.

SYNONYMES.--Reinette de Havre; Reinette de Hongrie.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, skin very thickly coated with russet; and in use from November till March.--_H. S. C._ p. 36.

776. REINETTE GROSSE D’ANGLETERRE.

SYNONYME.--Pomme Madame.

A very large apple, suitable either for culinary purposes or the dessert, but of only second-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, skin striped with red, and in use from December till February. It is nearly as large as the Reinette de Canada, but of less merit.--_H. S. C._ n. 670.

777. REINETTE JAUNE HÂTIVE.

SYNONYMES.--Drap d’Or, _of some_. Reinette Grise d’Automne, _of some_. Reinette Marbrée, _of some_. Citron des Carmes.

A small, and second-rate dessert apple. It is of a roundish shape, yellow color, covered with russet, and in use during November.--_H. S. C._ n. 672.

778. REINETTE DE LAAK.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; roundish, inclining to conical; skin, yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; ripe in September. Tree a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 678.

779. REINETTE MICHAUX.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow color, and in use during December.--_H. S. C._ n. 680.

780. REINETTE NAINE.