juicy and melting, it is an excellent sauce apple.--_Hort. Trans._ iii.
p. 327.
804. ROYAL DEVON.
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.
805. ROYAL GEORGE.
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.
806. ROYAL JERSEY.
A cider apple, of roundish shape, and striped with red.--_H. S. C._ p.
38.
807. ROYAL NONPAREIL.
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.
808. ROYAL REINETTE.
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.
809. ROYAL WILDING.
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.
810. ROYALE.
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.
811. SAFFRAN REINETTE.
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.
812. ST. JOHN’S NONPAREIL.
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.
813. ST. LAWRENCE.
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.
814. ST. PATRICK.
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.
815. ST. PATRICK’S SWEETING.
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.
816. SALOPIAN PIPPIN.
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.
817. SANDY’S RUSSET.
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.
818. SAPLING BARK.
An early yellow apple, of inferior quality, it is of an oval shape, and
ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ p. 40.
819. DE SAUGE.
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.
820. SCARLET GOLDEN PIPPIN.
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._
821. SCARLET KEEPER.
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.
822. SCHAFER.
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.
823. SCOTSMAN.
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.
824. SCOTTISH CHIEF.
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.
825. SEA CLIFF.
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.
826. SEACLIFFE HAWTHORNDEN.
SYNONYME.--Seacliffe Apple.
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._
827. SEDGEFIELD.
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.
828. SHAGREEN.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is an excellent
bearer; fruit keeps well.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.
829. SHARP’S RUSSET.
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.
830. SERJEANT.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is beautiful, upright
growing, and large, not common.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.
831. SHEPHERD’S NEWINGTON.
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.
832. SHUSTOKE.
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.
833. SIBERIAN SUGAR.
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.
834. SILVERLING.
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.
835. SILVER PIPPIN.
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.
836. SIMPSON’S SEEDLING.
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.
837. SKERM’S KERNEL.
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.
838. SLADE’S PIPPIN.
A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, of an ovate shape, and
pale brownish-red color.--_H. S. C._ p. 41.
839. SMITH’S BEAUTY OF NEWARK.
A medium sized dessert apple; of ovate shape, yellow color, with red
towards the sun, and in use during September and October.--_H. S. C._
n. 38.
840. SOMERSETSHIRE DEUX ANS.
A small cider apple, of conical shape, and yellow color, with red
towards the sun.--_H. S. C._ n. 203.
841. SONNETTE.
A medium sized cider apple of ovate shape, and greenish-yellow color; a
bitter-sweet.--_H. S. C._ n. 783.
842. SOUTH CAROLINA PIPPIN.
A very large and handsome American apple, of first-rate quality, and
suitable either for culinary or dessert use. It is round, yellow, and
in use in December.--_Laws. Cat._
843. SOVEREIGN.
This is a large sized fruit, measuring from ten to twelve inches in
circumference, nearly round, but with some irregular ridging. The
color is a fine red, suffused nearly all over, only deeper next the
sun; the flesh is breaking; the juice, rich, vinous, and abundant. Most
of the fruit, have a singular mark or patch on one side, of a russet
color, about the size of a Sovereign, whence the name.--_Rog. Fr.
Cult._ 41.
844. SPANIARD.
This is a good sized apple, of a greenish-yellow color. It is said to
have taken this name from the grafts being at first brought from Spain.
it is used for tarts in Cornwall, but is a very indifferent apple to
eat raw, and is a shy bearer, It will keep till April.--_Fors. Treat._
127.
845. SPANISH ONION.
This is a handsome round apple, of a russet color, with a dull red
towards the sun. This apple which is rather below the middle size, is
very good for the dessert, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 128.
846. SPANISH PEARMAIN.
This is a middle sized oblong apple, of a carnation color, and dark
red towards the sun. This is a pretty good apple, and keeps till the
beginning of May.--_Fors. Treat._ 127.
847. SPÄTBLÜHENDE.
SYNONYMES.--Spätblühender Matapfel; Mætapfel à Fleurs Tardives.
A medium sized apple, for culinary purposes; it is of an oblong shape
striped with red; and in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._
n. 784.
848. SPENCER’S PIPPIN.
A medium sized apple, suitable for dessert use, but more properly for
culinary purposes. It is round. Skin, smooth and shining, of a fine
deep yellow color when ripe, with a slight tinge of red on one side. A
good flavored apple; in use from January till May.--_Fors. Treat._ 128.
849. SPICE REINETTE.
This is a handsome apple, below the middle size, red towards the sun,
and yellow on the other side.--_Fors. Treat._ 127.
850. STANDARD.
A variety cultivated in the orchards of the Carse of Gowrie. The tree
is a most excellent bearer, and bears young; fruit, much esteemed,
gets a beautiful golden color, when well ripened; tree, middle sized,
with very black wood, woolly leaves, and extreemly thick bark; a rare
variety.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.
851. STIRLING CASTLE.
A large Scotch apple, raised near Stirling; of first-rate quality as a
culinary apple. It is in use from November till December.--_Laws. Cat._
852. STONYROYD PIPPIN.
A Yorkshire apple, raised in the garden of Mrs. Rawson, of Halifax,
from the seed of an imported American variety, and first exhibited at
the London Horticultural Society, in 1822. It is roundish, of medium
size, and yellow color. It is of first-rate quality, either as a
culinary or dessert apple, and in use from January till April.--_H. S.
C._ n. 805.
853. STOUP LEADINGTON.
A large Scotch culinary apple, of good quality; it is of an oblong
shape, skin yellowish-green, and in use from September till November.
_H. S. C._ p. 23.
854. STRAAT.
This is an autumn fruit. It is stated to be tender, juicy, well
flavored, and according to Mr. Buel, in excellence, it is not surpassed
by any fruit in its season; a native of America.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 39.
855. STRIPED NONPAREIL. RUSSET.
This is a handsome apple, of a greenish-russet color, with a little
brownish-red towards the sun. It is about the size of a large
Nonpareil, is ripe in January, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._
127.
856. STRODE-HOUSE PIPPIN.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; of a roundish
shape, yellow color, and ripe in November.--_H. S. C._ n. 806.
857. STUBTON NONPAREIL.
A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is of a
roundish-shape, and greenish-yellow color; rich and sugary flavor, and
ripe from January till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 483.
858. SUDBURY BEAUTY.
A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, it is of a roundish
shape; skin, a yellow color; in use from October till January.--_H. S.
C._ n. 809.
859. SUMMER GILLIFLOWER.
SYNONYMES.--Summer July Flower; Russian.
A large dessert apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a roundish
shape, striped with red, and comes into use in September. The tree is a
great bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 268.
860. SUMMER HEDGING.
A small cider apple, of roundish shape, and red color.--_H. S. C._ n.
812.
861. SUMMER MARIGOLD.
It is a handsome fruit, and a great favorite in the West of England,
particularly in South Devon. Rather larger than the Golden Pippin, it
is of a fine light red, with deeper streaks of the same color, on the
sun side. The flesh is breaking, and the juice pleasant, and abundant.
It is a prolific bearer, and makes a fine orchard standard tree of
the third class, but will bear well in any way. Ripens in the end of
August. _Rog. Fr. Cult._ 31.
862. SUMMER QUEEN.
A medium sized American apple, of second-rate quality; suitable for
culinary purposes. It is of a roundish shape; skin, pale yellow on the
shaded side, and red striped towards the sun; ripe during August and
September.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 77.
863. SUMMER ROSE.
SYNONYME.--Woolman’s Harvest.
A small apple, of second-rate quality, properly speaking a culinary
apple, but suitable also for dessert use; it is of an oblate shape,
yellow color, and ripe in August.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 77.
An American variety.
864. SUMMER STIBBERT.
SYNONYMES.--Summer Queening, _of some_. Avant Tout Hâtive.
A large kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; of a conical shape,
yellow color, and ripe in August. The tree is a good bearer.--_H. S.
C._ p. 42.
865. SUMMER SWEET PARADISE.
A Pennsylvania fruit, sent to us by J. B. Garber, Esq., a zealous fruit
grower of Columbia, in that state. It is a large, fair, sweet apple,
and is certainly one of the finest of its class, for the dessert. The
tree is an abundant bearer, begins to bear while young, and is highly
deserving general cultivation. It has no affinity to the paradise apple
used for stocks.
Fruit, quite large, round and regular in its form, a little flattened
at both ends. Skin, rather thick, pale green, sometimes faintly tinged
with yellow in the sun, and very distinctly marked with numerous,
large, dark grey dots. Stalk, strong, set in an even and moderately
deep cavity. Flesh, tender, crisp, very juicy, with a sweet, rich,
aromatic flavor. Ripe in August and September.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 96.
866. SUSSEX.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; of an oblate
shape, pale green color, with red towards the sun, and ripe in
November.--_H. S. C._ p. 42.
867. SUSSEX SCARLET PEARMAIN.
A medium sized dessert apple; of pearmain shape, red color; and in use
from December till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 560.
868. SWAAR.
This is a truly noble American fruit, produced by the Dutch settlers on
the Hudson, near Esopus, and so termed from its unusual weight, this
word in low Dutch, meaning heavy. It requires a deep, rich sandy loam,
to bring it to perfection, and in its native soils, we have seen it
twelve inches in circumference, and of a deep golden yellow color. It
is one of the finest flavored apples in America, and deserves extensive
cultivation in all favorable positions, though it does not succeed well
in damp cold soils.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 134.
869. SWEDISH EARLY SAUCE.
A medium sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a
conical shape, striped with red, and ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ n. 817.
870. SWEET LADING.
A Sussex cider apple, of medium size and good quality; it is of an
oblate shape, striped with red; and is in use in November.--_H. S. C._
p. 43.
871. SWEET LITTLE WILDING.
A small cider apple.--_H. S. C._ p. 43.
872. SWEET PINTSTOUP.
A variety found in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. The tree is a good
bearer, but not common--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.
873. SWEET PIPPIN.
A small cider apple, of ovate shape, yellow color, and in use during
October and November.--_H. S. C._ n. 818.
874. SWEET RUSSET.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.
875. SWEETING RUSSET.
A medium sized apple for kitchen use; it is of a roundish shape, russet
color, and in use from January till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 751.
876. SYMONDS’S BRAINTON.
A medium sized cider apple, of roundish shape, and yellow color.--_H.
S. C._ n. 81.
877. SYMONDS’S NONPAREIL.
A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is of an oblate
shape; skin, green, covered with russet, and in use in December.--H. S.
C. n. 485.
878. TANKERTON.
A conical-shaped yellow apple, with sometimes a little blush towards
the sun. This is an excellent sauce apple, and bakes well. It is of
an agreeable taste, but too large for the table. It will keep till
February.--_Fors. Treat._ 128.
879. TANKERVILLE.
A small apple of inferior quality; it is of a roundish shape, striped
with red, and is ripe in September.--_H. S. C._ p. 43.
880. TETOFSKY.
A handsome medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it
is of an oblong figure; skin, striped with red, ripe in August and
September.--_H. S. C._ n. 828.
881. TEWKESBURY WINTER BUSH.
An American apple, described by Coxe. He says it was brought from
Tewksbury, Hunterdon County, N. J. It is a handsome fair fruit, with
more flavor and juiceness than is usual in long keeping apples. They
may be kept till August without particular care, quite plump and sound.
The size is small, rather flat. The skin, smooth, yellow, with a red
cheek. Flesh, yellow. The tree grows rapidly and straight, and the
fruit hangs till late in the autumn. January to July.--_Down Fr. Amer._
140.
882. THICKSET.
A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is an uncommonly
great bearer, and the fruit of good quality.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.
883. THORESBY SEEDLING.
A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is of a
pearmain shape, red color, and in use from January till April.--_H. S.
C._ n. 831.
884. TOM POTTER.
A much esteemed Devonshire apple, of middle size, contracted about
the eye, which is in a small cavity, and surrounded by wrinkles; the
ground color yellow, richly striped and blotched with bright red. It
is a juicy, high flavored table apple, ripe in September and October.
A healthy growing tree, but rather uncertain in bearing.--_Ron. Pyr.
Mal._ 37, pl. xix. f. 2.
885. TOTTENHAM PARK CODLIN.
The fruit is tall, generally square, with a large eye, in a deep
cavity, and flattened at the base. Its color, is dull green. The flesh
firm, and juicy, and when dressed, is very soft and high flavored. The
tree is healthy, and a great bearer.--_Hort. Trans._ iii. 328.
886. TRANSPARENT DE ZURICH.
A medium sized cider apple, of conical shape, pale yellow color, and in
use during September and October. The tree is a good bearer.--_H. S.
C._ n. 836.
887. TRAVELLER.
A medium sized dessert apple, of inferior quality; it is of an
oblate shape; skin, striped with red, and in use from November till
February.--_H. S. C._ p. 44.
888. TRAVELLING QUEEN.
A medium sized apple, of inferior quality; roundish shape; skin,
striped with red; and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ p.
44.
889. TREVOIDER REINETTE.
This is a small, handsome, russet-colored apple, of an excellent
flavor; and will keep till May.--_Fors. Treat._ 128.
890. TULIP WINE.
A Carse of Gowrie apple; inferior in quality to the Green Wine.--_M. C.
H. S._ iv. 474.
891. TURPIN.
A medium sized apple, for kitchen use, it is of an ovate shape, yellow
color; and in use from November till May.--_H. S. C._ n. 842.
892. TWICKENHAM.
A large kitchen apple; of broad conical shape, striped with red, and in
use from September till October.--_H. S. C._ n. 843.
893. TWIN WINE.
A variety grown in the orchards of the Carse of Gowrie. The tree
is a good bearer, the fruit very beautiful, and sometimes twined
together.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.
894. TWO YEARLING.
A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish
shape, yellow color, and keeps from May till July.--_H. S. C._ p. 44.
895. UNDERLEAF.
A medium sized cider apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate
shape, yellow on the shaded side, and red towards the sun; and in use
in December.--_H. S. C._ p. 44.
896. VALLEYFIELD PIPPIN.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an
oblate shape, green on the shaded side, red, towards the sun; and ripe
in September. The tree is a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 844.
897. VAN PIPPIN.
This is a small, round apple, finely colored with red and yellow; the
pulp is sweet, juicy, and agreeable. The wood of the tree is weak, but
it is hardy, and bears well.--_Fors. Treat._ 200.
898. VANDERVERE.
SYNONYME.--Stalcubs.
The Vandervere, when in perfection, is one of the most beautiful and
finest apples. But it requires a rich, light, sandy soil, as in a damp
heavy soil, it is almost always liable to be spotted, unfair, and
destitute of flavor. It is a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and took
its name from a family there. It is a fine old variety, and is highly
worthy of extensive cultivation, where the soil is favorable.
Fruit, of medium size, flat. Skin, in its ground color, yellow,
streaked and stained with clouded red, but on the sunny side, deepening
into rich red, dotted with light grey specks. Stalk, short, inserted in
a smooth, rather wide cavity. Calyx, small, closed, set in a regular,
well formed, basin, of moderate depth. Flesh, yellow, crisp, and
tender, with a rich and sprightly juice. October to January.--_Down.
Fr. Amer._ 142.
Such is the character of this apple in its native country; but on this
side of the Atlantic, it ranks only as a second-rate fruit. If however,
it were grown in a favorable situation as indicated above, it might be
brought to a greater degree of perfection.--_H._
899. WACKS APFEL.
A medium sized cider apple, of oblong shape, pale yellow color, and in
use from October till December.--_H. S. C._ n. 851.
This cannot be the Wacksapfel of Diel, which is _flat_.
900. WALLACE WIGHT.
A variety found in the Carse of Gowrie; but rare, the fruit is of good
quality, and keeps well.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.
901. WARD APPLE.
This is a beautiful flat shaped apple, rather below the middle size,
of a fine red towards the eye, and of a yellowish-green towards the
footstalk. It is a sharp flavored fruit, and keeps till June.--_Fors.
Treat._ 129.
902. WEISSE ANTILLISCHE WINTER REINETTE.
A large, beautiful, and excellent German dessert apple. It is of a
calville shape; the skin is tender, of a fine lemon color when at
maturity, and with a slight blush of red on one side; the flesh is
yellowish, fine, firm, and juicy, with a rich, sugary, and vinous
flavor. It ripens in December, and keeps till March.--_Diel._
903. WEISSE ITALIANISCHE ROSMARINAPFEL.
An Italian dessert apple, much cultivated in Southern Germany. It is
pearmain shaped; the skin is smooth, shining, and of a fine waxen
yellow color, with pale red, and a few stripes on one side; the flesh
is white, tender, and juicy, and of a rich, sugary, and vinous flavor.
It ripens in December.--_Diel._
904. WEISSE WACKS REINETTE.
SYNONYMES.--Weisse Sommer Reinette; Reinette d’Eté Blanche.
One of the most beautiful, and really splendid September apples, very
refreshing for dessert use, and as a cider fruit must be considered of
the greatest value. Its form is frequently somewhat oblong, and also
roundish and flattened. It is three inches and a quarter broad, and
about a quarter of an inch less in height. The skin, is fine, somewhat
unctuous when handled, at first of a pale clear yellow, which changes
by keeping to a very beautiful pure waxen, and shining lemon-yellow,
faintly washed with a clear, delightful red, on the exposed side only.
Eye, half open, set in a wide and deep basin. Stalk, very short,
sometimes only a small fleshy knob, inserted in a wide, deep, and
funnel-shaped cavity, lined with russet. Flesh, beautiful white, fine,
marrowy, and juicy, with a sweet, vinous, very agreeable, refreshing,
somewhat aromatic flavor. Ripens in September, and is in greatest
perfection in October.--_Diel Kernobst._ vii. 137.
905. WELLBANK’S CONSTANT BEARER.
A medium sized culinary apple, of second-rate quality; its shape is
roundish-ovate, skin, yellow on the shaded side, and red towards the
sun, in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 44.
906. WETHERELL’S WHITE SWEETING.
A medium sized sweet cider apple; of roundish shape, yellow color; and
in use in September.--_H. S. C._ p. 45.
907. WHERNEL’S PIPPIN.