30 FRUIT AND ITS CULTIVATION. 



the Mussel and Oyster Shell Scales. These are referred 

 to in detail, together with remedies for their eradication, 

 in a special chapter further on. 



Diseases. The apple is subject to attack by the follow- 

 ing diseases : Mildew, Scab, Canker, Brown Rot, Coral 

 Spot, and Leaf Scald. These are also dealt with further 

 on in this volume. 



Varieties. We shall confine ourselves to giving a selec- 

 tion rather than a complete list of the varieties grown in 

 this country. There are over 2,000 varieties in cultiva- 

 tion, and to enumerate all these would, indeed, be a for- 

 midable task. We .have not the space, if we had the 

 inclination, to do so; and hence we shall limit our list of 

 varieties to the following selections, believing, as we 

 honestly do, that these will give the reader an ample 

 choice of really good sorts to grow either in the garden or 

 orchard. 



Dessert Apples. 



Adam's Pearmain. An attractive apple. Size, large. 

 Shape, conical. Colour, pale yellow, green, and russet 

 on the shady side, and reddish on the sunny one. Flesh, 

 sugary and richly flavoured. Very fertile. Moderate 

 grower. Season, January to March. Self-fertile. 



Allen's Everlasting. A good late apple. Size, medium. 

 Shape, flat. Colour, yellow, streaked with red. Flesh, 

 juicy and aromatic. A neat grower. Season, April to 

 May. Gather fruits in November. Self-fertile. 



Allington Pippin. A similar apple to Cox's Orange 

 Pippin, but hardier. Size, medium. Shape, round to 

 conical. Colour, yellow, flushed with scarlet, sprinkled 

 with russet. Flesh, firm and richly flavoured. A very 

 fertile variety. Season, November to February. Self-sterile. 



