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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. — JI. 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.—^. 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. — • 

 jH. S. a n. 765. 



814. ST. PATRICK. 



A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. The tree is a 

 good bearer, but is not common. — 31. C. If. 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. — II. 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. Mai. 9, pi. v. f. 4. 



