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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is a large handsome apple, of a greenish color, and is good for baking. It is ripe in January.—Fors. Treat. 121.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, with a rich aromatic flavor. It is ripe in December.—Riv. Cat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie; it is a rare sort; an inferior bearer, but pretty.—M. C. H. S. iv. 473.
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.
A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie. It is not a common sort, and is very pretty.—M. C. H. S. iv. 472.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A large culinary apple, of first-rate quality; in use from January till May.—Riv. Cat.
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.
A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it resembles the Golden Pippin, but keeps much longer.—Riv. Cat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a conical shape, skin, yellowish-green; in use from November till February. The tree is a dwarf.—H. S. C. n. 682.
A second-rate dessert apple, of middle size, oval shape, and yellow color. Will keep two years.—H. S. C. n. 683.
A pretty large, and very beautiful dessert fruit, of the first quality; varying from roundish to oblong. Skin, of a fine deep yellow color, with sometimes a few stripes of crimson, on the side exposed to the sun. Flesh, yellowish, very fine, and juicy, marrowy, and of a high sugary flavor, which is somewhat like that of a mixture of lemon acid. It ripens in December, and continues in use during the whole of the winter and spring.—Diel Kernobst. iii. 226.
A medium sized kitchen apple, of third-rate quality, roundish shape, and russety; in use during October.—H. S. C. n. 687.
A medium sized apple, shaped like a quince. It is of an obvate shape, skin yellow; a culinary fruit of second-rate quality; in use from October till February.—H. S. C. n. 690.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape. Skin, yellow, on the shaded side, with red and shining crimson next the sun; in use during November and December, sugary, but not very juicy.—H. S. C. n. 695.
A large apple of first-rate quality, suitable either for the dessert or kitchen use; it is in use from January till June.—Riv. Cat.
A medium sized apple, of first-rate quality; suitable either for dessert or kitchen use; it is in use in May.—Riv. Cat.
A medium sized apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, pale yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; and in use from December till February.—H. S. C. n. 709.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. It is of excellent quality, keeps well, and the tree is a good bearer.—M. C. H. S. iv. 473.
A medium sized culinary apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, yellowish-green color, on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from December till February.—H. S. C. n. 712.
A medium sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape; yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from October till December.—H. S. C. p. 38.
A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, yellow color; and in use in September.—H. S. C. n. 715.
This is not generally known out of New Jersey. It originated at Burlington, in that State, and is much esteemed in that neighbourhood. In flavor it belongs to the class of sprightly, pleasant apples, and somewhat resembles the Yellow Bellefleur. Tree very productive.—Down. Fr. Amer. 131.
It is a small dessert apple, of second-rate quality in this country.—H.
A medium sized apple of first-rate quality, either for cider or kitchen use. It is of an oblate shape, pale yellow color, and in use from November till February. The tree is a great bearer.—H. S. C. n. 717.
A very old variety, known to exist in the Carse of Gowrie, but it is very rare.—M. C. H. S. iv. 473.
A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. It is a valuable variety, and the tree is a good bearer.—M. C. H. S. iv. 473.
A large and favorite German apple, of first-rate quality, for culinary purposes, and very much resembling our Norfolk Beefing. It is oblate in shape, and ribbed; the skin pale green, and yellowish on the shaded side; but on the side next the sun, it is of a deep blood-red, which extends even to the shaded side. It is in use from November till May.
A beautiful, and excellent autumn apple, suitable either for the dessert or kitchen use. It is of a medium size, and pearmain shape. Skin, shining, covered with a fine bloom, greenish-yellow, washed and striped with red. In use in October.
A small table apple, of second-rate quality, it is of oblate shape, green and red color, and in use in December.—H. S. C. p. 38.
A large kitchen apple, of first-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, yellow color; and in use from December till March.—H. S. C. n. 131.
A medium sized kitchen apple, it is of a roundish shape, green color, and in use from November till January.—H. S. C. n. 724.
A very valuable Devonshire sauce apple; large, and of rather conical shape, with small prominences round the eye, of a pea-green color; it has plenty of juice, and a very pleasant flavor; ripe in August and September. Is a great bearer, and the tree grows freely.—Ron. Pyr. Mal. 9, pl. v. f. 3.
An apple of the largest size, its flesh is not very firm, but being juicy and melting, it is an excellent sauce apple.—Hort. Trans. iii. p. 327.
A small cider apple. It is of a roundish shape; pale yellow color, striped with red, and with a bitter flavor; it is in use during November and December.—H. S. C. p. 38.
Fruit, above the middle size, round and flattened at each end. Stalk, short. Eye, large and prominent. Skin, light yellow, dashed with red. Flesh, firm, and full of a rich juice, of a peculiar flavor, and may be used in the dessert, and in the kitchen. The tree resembles the Ribston Pippin in growth, but of more vigorous habit; it is in use from November till February.—Rog. Fr. Cult. 56.
A cider apple, of roundish shape, and striped with red.—H. S. C. p. 38.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, green on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from November till January.—H. S. C. p. 27.
A large apple, of second-rate quality, and suitable either for kitchen or dessert use; but more properly the former. It is of a conical shape, and striped with red; in use from December till April. The tree is a good bearer.—H. S. C. n. 692.
A Herefordshire cider apple, and quite distinct from the apple of the same name, peculiar to Devonshire. It is small, of a conical shape, yellow color; and in use in December.—H. S. C. n. 728.
A medium sized apple, of first-rate quality, excellent as a dessert apple, and suitable also for kitchen use. It is of a roundish shape, skin, covered with russet, and in use from January till March.—H. S. C. n. 729.
A medium sized cider apple of second-rate quality; it is of conical shape, yellow color, covered with russet; and in use during August and September.—H. S. C. n. 693.
A medium sized apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape yellowish-green, on the shaded side, and brown next the sun; in use from November till January.—H. S. C. n. 481.
A small early dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of an oblate shape, yellow color, and is in use during August and September.—H. S. C. n. 765.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. The tree is a good bearer, but is not common.—M. C. H. S. iv. 474.
A small dessert apple of inferior quality. It is of an oblate shape, yellow color, and is in use during August and September.—H. S. C. p 40.
A Shropshire apple, of middle size, introduced to the neighbourhood of London, by the late Mr. Williams, of Turnham Green. Its shape globular, a little compressed; a pea-green color, with a slight flush of pale red, and sprinkled over with brown spots, it has great merit as a sauce apple, as it dresses well, is juicy, and well flavored; in use from October till Christmas. The tree grows in a compact form, and is a constant bearer.—Ron. Pyr. Mal. 9, pl. v. f. 4.
A small dessert apple of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, skin covered with russet; and in use from November till February.—H. S. C. p. 39.
An early yellow apple, of inferior quality, it is of an oval shape, and ripe in August.—H. S. C. p. 40.
A cider apple of medium size, and oblate shape, the skin is yellow, and covered with brownish-red; it is in use from November till February. A bitter sweet.—H. S. C. n. 770.
A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality; in use from November till April. A variety from Essex, very good, and very late.—Riv. Cat.
A medium sized dessert apple, of third-rate quality; it is conical, striped with red; and in use during November and December.—H. S. C. p. 40.
A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; resembling the Scarlet Nonpareil. It is of a roundish shape; skin, green on the shaded side, and red on the other; in use during December and January.—H. S. C. n. 771.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. Tree, an excellent bearer, and bears when young; fruit of good quality, keeps well; a rare variety.—M. C. H. S. iv. 472.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is an excellent bearer, healthy, middle sized; branches very pendent; fruit of good quality.—M. C. H. S. iv. 471.
A large kitchen apple, of second-rate quality, green color, and oblong shape; it is in use from October till January.—H. S. C. p. 40.
A very large and handsome apple, of a round shape, pale yellow color, and first-rate quality. The tree is hardy, a good bearer, and highly deserving of cultivation.—Laws. Cat.
A medium sized apple of second-rate quality; it is of a round shape, striped with red, and in use from December till February.—H. S. C. p. 40.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is an excellent bearer; fruit keeps well.—M. C. H. S. iv. 473.
This is below the middle size, of a brownish-red color towards the sun, and a pale green on the other side. It is shaped like the frustrum of a cone; it is of a pretty good flavor, and keeps till May.—Fors. Treat. 128.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is beautiful, upright growing, and large, not common.—M. C. H. S. iv. 473.
A large kitchen apple, of a roundish shape, striped with red, and in use during October and November. It is very large, but does not keep well.—H. S. C. n. 775.
A medium sized culinary apple, of inferior quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow on the shaded side, and red towards the sun; ripe in December.—H. S. C. p. 41.
A small apple, and of first-rate quality for cider, it is of a roundish shape, and yellow color; the flesh is orange, and the juice highly saccharine; in use during December and January.—H. S. C. n. 778.
A large apple for culinary purposes. It is of conical shape, pale green color; and in use from November till March.—H. S. C. n. 779.
This is a handsome, middle sized, conical shaped apple, of a fine yellow color, with a faint blush towards the sun. The flesh is firm, and very white, and of an excellent flavor. It keeps till the middle of May.—Fors. Treat. 183.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, and yellow color; and in use from January till April.—H. S. C. p. 41.
This was raised from Ord’s apple, to which it bears some resemblance.
This is a conical shaped, middle sized apple, beautifully streaked with red, deepest towards the eye, and having a good deal of yellow towards the footstalk. It is ripe in January, and keeps till March.—Fors. Treat. 127.
A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, of an ovate shape, and pale brownish-red color.—H. S. C. p. 41.