44 BRITISH P'OMOLOGY, ETC. 



high ; roundish, and somewhat oblate, broader at the base than the apex, 

 where it assumes somewhat of a four-sided shape. Skin, deep duU yel- 

 low tinged with redish orange; inclining to red on the side exposed 

 to the sun, and marked with a few traces of delicate brown russet. Eye, 

 open, with short ovate reflexed segments, which are frequently four in 

 number, set in a broad, shallow, and plaited basin. Stalk, half an inch 

 to three quarters long, inserted in a round and shallow cavity. _ Flesh, 

 yellowish, firm, and with a rich, vinous, and brisk flavor, resembling that 

 of a pine-apple. 



This is one of the best dessert apples ; it is in use during October 

 and November. It bears some resemblance to the Court of Wick, but 

 is considerably richer in flavor than that variety. 



The tree is hardy ; a slender grower, and does not attain a large size ; 

 it is, however, au excellent bearer. It is well adapted for dwarf train- 

 ing, and succeeds well on the paradise stock. 



This esteemed variety was raised by the Rev. Dr. Symonds Breedon, 

 at Bere Court, near Pangbourne, Berkshire. 



44. BRICKLEY SEEDLING.— Hoft. 



Identification. — Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, n. 86. Lind. Guide, 39. Eog. Fr. 



Cult. 62. 

 FiGUKE. — Pom. Mag. t. 124. 



Fruit, small, two inches and a half broad, and two inches high ; round- 

 ish, and narrowing towards the apex. Skin, greenish yellow in the shade, 

 and red where exposed to the sun, with a few streaks of red where the 

 two colors blend. Eye, small and open, set in a smooth, and rather 

 shallow basin. Stalk, short, inserted in a wide cavity. Flesh, yellowish, 

 firm, rich, sugary, and highly flavored. 



A very desirable winter dessert apple, of first-rate quality ; it is in use 

 from January to April. 



The tree is hardy and an abundant bearer. 



45. BRIDGEWATER PIPPIN.— Rea. 



Identification. — Eea. Pom. 210. Worl. Vin. 158. Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, 

 11. 87. 



Fruit, large ; roundish, and somewhat flattened, with prominent ribs 

 on the sides, which extend to the basin of the eye. Skin, deep yellow, 

 strewed with russety dots, and with a blush of red which sometimes as- 

 sumes a lilac hue near the stalk. Eye, large and open, set in a deep and 

 angular basin. Stalk, rather short, inserted in a deep, wide, irregular, 

 and angular cavity. Flesh, yellowish, briskly, and pleasantly flavored. 



A good culinary apple of second-rate quality, in use from October to 

 December. 



This is a very old English variety, being mentioned by Rea, in 1665, 

 and of which, he fays, " it is beautiful to the eye, and pleasant to the 

 palat." 



