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The tree is of strong habit, hardy and fruitful, and if planted as a 



standard, it forms a fine head. This useful Apple originated with 

 Mr. Lucombe of the Exeter Nursery. 



18. Barcelona Pearmain. 



Synonyms : Reinette Rouge, Reinette Rousse, Speckled 

 Golden Reinette, Glace Rouge, Reinette des Cannes, 

 Kleiner Casseler Reinette, Polinia Pearmain (of some). 



Fruit a little below the middle size, varying in shape from round- 

 ish to oval. Skin rough, of a bright red on the sunny side, fading to a 

 yellowish brown on the other side, with numerous large russety dots 

 strewed over its surface. Eye small, and set in a rather deep even 

 basin. Calyx pointed and erect. Stalk three-fourths of an inch 

 long, slender, and inserted in a small cavity. Flesh yellowish, quite 

 firm, exceedingly rich, juicy, and highly flavoured. An excellent 

 dessert Apple ; in use from December till March. When the fruit is 

 stored, it should occupy a cool place in the fruit-store, otherwise it is 

 very liable to shrivel, and consequently to become tough, which is its 

 only fault. 



The trees are of low, spreading growth, perfectly hardy, and bear 

 enormous crops ; a sort well adapted for dwarf training. 



19. Ribston Pippin. 



Synonyms : Glory of York, Formosa Pippin, Traver's. 

 This old favourite is too well known to need any description. It 

 is, however, to be regretted that such an excellent variety will not 

 thrive in all soils ; indeed, in some localities, a healthy tree is rarely 

 to be met with ; and in others, where the soils and situations are con- 

 genial to its growth, trees may be seen in vigorous health and fruit- 

 fulness. Therefore in gardens, where the soil is light and dry, and 

 the situation good, the Ribston Pippin may be successfully grown, 

 otherwise it is not advisable to plant it. The same may be said of 



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