l6o CIDER APPLES. 



strewed with distinct russet dots. Eye : small, set in a narrow, 

 round, and even basin; segments, connivent; tube, funnel shaped ; 

 stamens, marginal. Stalk : short, on a fleshy knob, set in a deep 

 wide cavity. Flesh : yellowish, firm, crisp, but not very juicy, with 

 an acid, and rather harsh flavour ; cells of the core, closed. 



The chemical analysis of the juice of the Sky rule's Kernel 

 (season 1880), by Mr. G. H. With, F.R.A.S., F.C.S., Trinity 

 College, Dublin, gave the following results : — 



This variety is very highly esteemed, and thought by some 

 cider makers to be second only to the Foxwhelp, and to partake 

 somewhat of its cliaracter. Its cider has a peculiar flavour, and 

 its aroma improves very much by keeping ; but it is better mixed 

 with other apples of its season, such as the Styre, Strazaberry 

 He7-eford, &c. When made by itself, the cider has the disadvantage 

 (like the Foxwhelp) of turning dark on exposure to air, when in 

 the glass on the table. Skyrniis Ker?iel\% also sold, by its growers, 

 as a culinary fruit, and gives a special flavour to pies and puddings, 

 though it does not come into the market in this character. 



The tree is hardy, and grows to a large size, with a wide- 

 spreading growth. It blossoms at the end of May, is rather shy in 

 bearing, and reaches maturity at the end of October, or beginning 

 of November. 



