86 APPLES. 



221. RHODE-ISLAND GREENING. 



Fruit large, of a handsome shape. Eye small, closed by 

 the segments of the calyx. Stalk inserted in a deep cavity, 

 Skin of a dark green at the top, and of a mottled pale green 

 at the base, with cloudy patches, which distinguish it from 

 the Newtown Pippin. Flesh greenish white, firm and crisp. 

 Juice rich and lively, with a slight aromatic flavour. 



The fruit is often brought into the markets, and sold un- 

 der the name of Newtown Pippin. The fruit is generally 

 larger, and of a handsomer appearance than the Newtown 

 Pippin, but does not possess that richness, although a fine 

 apple'. The Newtown Pippin may always be distinguished 

 from this sort at first sight by the above description, and also 

 by a light appearance slightly rayed with yellow near the 

 stem. 



This apple originated in Rhode-Island, where it is called 

 Greening. It is undoubtedly an American fruit, and of 

 great excellence. See No. 94. 



222. MONSTROUS PIPPIN. 

 New-York Gloria Muridi. 

 Vandyne Apple. 



" This apple originated on Long-Island, state of New- 

 York. It is of an uncommon large size, weighing from 20 

 to 27 ounces. The skin is yellow, smooth, and full of white 

 spots ; the stalk is short, and grows in a deep cavity ; the 

 eye is also very deep ; the flesh is juicy, white, tender and 

 sprightly ; and is very excellent for cooking, but has not 

 sufficient flavour for a fine table fruit." Coxe, Fig. 27. 



The figure and description of Coxe are certainly that of 

 the Yandyne Apple, which I suppose to be synonymous. 



223. BELL FLOWER. 



Fruit large, oblong, with rather an irregular outline. Skin 

 of a pale yellow, with a tinge of blush on the sunny side, 

 but more frequently without any. Eye closed and sunk in an 

 uneven basin. Sialk slender and sunk in a deep plaited 

 cavity. Flesh rich, tender and juicy ; the seeds are large, 

 the capsules very large ; the seeds rattle in it when shaken. 

 It ripens in October, and if carefully picked, will keep in 

 good perfection all winter. It is a most excellent apple for 

 culinary purposes or the dessert. It is not common in the 

 New-York market, but very popular in Philadelphia, where 

 it is highly esteemed as their principal winter apple. There 

 is a good figure of this apple in Coxe's Yiew, No. 33 : he 

 says, that " the original tree is said to be now standing on 



