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BRITISH POMOLOGY, ETC. 



rather thick, inserted in a rather deep cavity. Flesh, firm, juicy, sub- 

 acid and pleasantly flavored. 



An excellent culinary apple, of first-rate quality ; in use firom Novem- 

 ber to May. 



The tree is a strong grower, hardy, and an excellent bearer. 



230. MITCHELSON'S SEEDLING.— H. 



Fruit, above the medium size ; somewhat ovate. Skin, of a fine deep 

 yellow, thinly strewed with minute brown dots, interspersed with slight 



patches of very delicate russet ; but faintly mottled with clear red, on the 

 side exposed to the sun. Eye, large and open, with short stunted segments, 

 and set in a rather deep, and plaited basin. Stalk, very short, inserted 

 in a round, and even cavity, which is tinged with green, and lined with 

 fine delicate grey russet. Flesh, yellowish, firm, crisp, brisk, very juicy 

 and vinous, abounding in a rich and agreeable perfume. 



A very excellent apple, suitable either for culinary purposes, or the 

 dessert ; it is in use from December to February. 



This beautiful apple, was raised by Mr. Mitchelson, a market gardener 

 at Kingston-on-Thames. 



231. MONKLAND PIPPIN.— Hort. 



Identification. — Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, n. 442. 



Fruit, small, two inches wide, and the same in height ; oval, even, and 

 regularly formed, with five obscure ribs round the eye. Skin, green, be- 

 coming yellow as it attains maturity, marked with imbedded green specks 

 and numerous very minute dots. Eye, half open, set in a round, and 



