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APPLES. 



Fruit of a good size, somewhat conical, being broad at its 

 base, and tapering to the crown, which is very narrow and 

 pointed. Eye sunk, and surrounded by four or -five obtuse, 

 but prominent plaits. Stalk short and stiff, notwithstanding 

 which the fruit is generally pendent. Skin dull grass green 

 on the shaded side ; but where exposed to the sun, of a very 

 dark, muddy, livid red. 



Specific gravity of its Juice 1073. 



This apple is cultivated principally in the north-west parts 

 of Herefordshire. The trees are generally vigorous and pro- 

 ductive, and in kind seasons its cider is very good. It is 

 difficult to say from what its name has originated, as nothing 

 more can be traced of its history. 



201. GARTER APPLE. Pom. Heref. t. 26. 



Fruit middle-sized, oblong, tapering from the base to its 

 crown, perfectly round in its circumference, and free from 

 angles. Eye a little sunk, and closed by the short segments 

 of the calyx. Stalk short. Skin pale yellow on the shaded 

 side, but where exposed to the sun of a bright lively red, 

 shaded with darker streaks and patches quite into the crown. 



Specific gravity of its Juice 1066. 



The Garter Apple has been much cultivated during the 

 decay of the older and more valuable varieties ; and in mix- 

 ing with those, though it contains but a small portion of sac- 

 charine matter, it contributes to afford excellent cider. The 

 origin of its name is quite uncertain. 



GOLDEN HARVEY. See No. 91. 



The cider produced from the Golden Harvey, or Brandy 

 Apple, is of very great strength, with little richness ; it has 

 thence been called the Brandy Apple : in a very warm situ- 

 ation and season, it, however, sometimes affords a most ex- 

 ceedingly rich cider. 



Specific gravity of its Juice 1085. 



There are different varieties of the apple cultivated in 

 Herefordshire under the name of Harvey : the Golden Har- 

 rey derives its name from the bright yellow colour of its 

 pulp. 



GOLDEN PIPPIN. See No. 26. 



The Golden Pippin, although one of our very finest des- 

 sert apples, is likewise one which has ever been the most 

 esteemed for its cider. 



Specific gravity of its Juice 1078. 



202. GRANGE APPLE. Pom. Heref. t. 7. 



