THE APPLE. TTS VARIETIES. 22t> 



515. DOMINISKA. 

 Synonymes. — Herrnapfel ; Gotterapfel. 



A very large and durable apple, often five inches in diameter, and 

 belonging to the Rambour family. It has not only a very rich aroma, 

 but its flesh is very delicious and agreeable. — Christ Ilandvoorterh^ 34. 



It is in use from December till April. 



516. DOOjNSIDE. 



A Scotch apple peculiar to the Ayrshire orchards, it is of medium 

 size, and first-rate quality as a dessert apple ; in use from September 

 till December. The tree is hard}- and productive. — Laws. Cat. 



517. DORSETSHIRE REDSTREAK. 



A small cider apple, of conical shape, and striped with red ; tree a 

 good bearer.: — //. S. C. p. 33, 



518. DOUCE DE BOLWILLER. 



A medium sized apple of second-rate quality, peai-main-shapcd, and 

 brownish-red color, suitable either for culinary use or cider ; it is in use 

 during November and December. — H. S. C. n. 216. 



519. DOWNTON NONPAREIL. 



A medium sized, sharp, rich flavoi*ed apple, of the first-rate qudlity ; 

 it is of roundish shape, green color, very much covered with russet, and 

 is in use from December till April. — H. S. C. n, 468. 



520. DOYENNE. 



A large acid cider apple, of roundish shape, and yellow color ; in use 

 from October till January. — H. S. C. n. 218. 



521. DREDGE'S QUEEN CHARLOTTE. . 



This Is a beautiful middle size apple, of a gold color, with red towards 

 the sun. This apple is of an exquisite flavor, comes into eating about 

 Christmas, and keeps till February. — Fors. Treat. 100. 



522. DREDGE'S RUSSET. 



This is a small apple, of a greenish russet color, and of a pleasant 

 flavor. It is I'ipe in November, and keeps till Midsummer. — Fors. 

 Treat. 99. 



523. DUCHESS OF YORK'S FAVORITE. 



A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, oblate shape, yellow, 

 and red color, and is in use during November and DecembeA^ — H. S'. Cf, 

 p. 14. 



