106 OF APPLES. 



low the middle size, is very good for the dessert, 

 and keeps till March. 



178. Sharp's Russet. This is below the middle 

 size, of a brownish- red colour towards the sun, and 

 a pale green on the other side. It is shaped like 

 the frustum of a cone ; is of a pretty good flavour, 

 and keeps till May. 



179. Spencer Pippin. Langley Pom. t. 78. 

 f. 5. This is a middle-sized apple, of a yellowish 

 colour, with many dark spots. A baking apple, 

 and keeps till the middle of May. 



180. Tankerton. a conical-shaped yellow 

 apple, with sometimes a little blush towards the 

 sun. This is an excellent sauce apple, and bakes 

 well. It is of an agreeable taste, but too large for 

 the table. It will keep till February. 



181. Transparent Apple. Duhmn.n. 38, This 

 was introduced from St. Petersburg ; but is more 

 curious than useful : a tree or two, therefore, will 

 be sufficient for a garden. It ripens in September 

 and October. 



182. Trevoider Rennet. This is a small 

 handsome russet-coloured apple, of an excellent 

 flavour, and will keep till May. 



183. White Courtpendu. This is a middle- 

 sized long-shaped apple, of a yellowish colour. It 

 is a good eating apple, and ripens in January. 



184. Ward Apple. This is a beautiful flat- 

 shaped apple, rather below the middle size, of a 

 fine red towards the eye, and of a yellowish-green 



