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with long convergent segments, and set in a narrow, deep, and slightly 

 angular basin. Stamens, median, or basal inclining to median ; tube, 

 conical or funnel-shaped. Stalk, about half an inch long, deeply 

 inserted in a round, funnel-shaped cavity, which is lined with thin 

 yellowish brown russet. Flesh, white, tender, crisp, and juicy, with a 

 fine, brisk, and sub -acid flavour. Cells, roundish ovate ; abaxile. 



A culinary apple of first-rate quality ; in use from November to 

 March. 



The tree is a free and vigorous grower, and a good bearer; very 

 hardy, and not subject to disease. 



The original name of this was simply King Apple, by which it was known to 

 Forsyth and others at the end of last century. The name Warner's King was 

 given to it by the late Mr. Rivers, of Sawbridgeworth, who some years ago received 

 it from Mr. Warner, a small nurseryman, of Gosforth, near Leeds, as the King 

 Apple, and by way of distinguishing it he called it Warner's King. It is a noble 

 apple, and it is not surprising that it should have acquired so many synonymes. 

 It was found at Weavering, in Kent, under the name of Weavering, and being grown 

 by Mr. Killick, an orchardist at Langley, it obtained his name ; while a nursery- 

 man at Chester called it David T. Fish. 



Waiter's Golden Pippin. See Golden Pippin. 

 Warwickshire Pippin. See Wyken Pippin. 



WASHINGTON. Fruit, large, three inches wide, and the same 

 high ; conical, even, regular, and handsome. Skin, rich yellow, very 

 much covered with broken stripes, and mottled with crimson. Eye, 

 small, closed, with erect connivent segments, set in a plaited and rather 

 deep basin. Stamens, basal; tube, funnel-shaped. Stalk, varying 

 from half an inch to an inch long, slender, deeply inserted in a funnel- 

 shaped cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh, yellowish, tender, 

 very juicy, sweet, richly flavoured, and with a fine perfume. Cells, 

 elliptical ; axile. 



A very fine dessert apple, introduced by Mr. Kivers from America ; 

 it is in use from October till Christmas. When ripened under glass it 

 is a delicious fruit. 



Watch Apple. See Camlusnethan Pippin. 

 Waterloo. See Red Astrakhan. 



WATSON'S DUMPLING. Fruit, large; roundish ovate and 

 bluntly angular, especially on the side next the sun. Skin, smooth, 

 yellowish green, and striped with dull red. Eye, large, not deeply sunk. 

 Stamens, median ; tube, conical. Stalk, short, inserted in a round 

 and rather deep cavity. Flesh, tender, juicy, and sugary, with a 

 pleasant sub-acid flavour. Cells, obovate ; axile, open. 



A culinary apple of first-rate quality ; in use from October to 

 February. 



Watson's New Nonesuch. See Whorle Pippin. 



