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round the eye, and partially covered, on the other portions of the 

 surface, with patches of brown russet. Eye, set in a deep, round, and 

 even basin. Stalk, half an inch long, inserted in a round and rather 

 shallow cavity. Flesh, yellowish, rich, sugary, and aromatic. 



One of the best winter dessert apples ; in use from November to 

 AprU, and by many considered more sweet and tender than the old 

 Nonpareil. 



The tree is quite hardy, a slender grower, and never attains to a 

 large size, but is a very excellent bearer. It succeeds well on the 

 paradise stock, and is well adapted for dwarfs, or for being grown as an 

 espalier. 



This excellent variety was raised by John Braddlck, Esq., of Thames Ditton. 



Brandy Apple. See Golden Harvey. 



BKEEDON PIPPIN.— Fruit, small, two inches and a half wide, and 

 two inches and a quarter high ; roundish, and somewhat oblate, 

 broader at the base than the apex, where it assumes somewhat of a 

 four-sided shape. Skin, deep dull yellow tinged with reddish orange, 

 inchning to red on the side exposed to the sun, and marked with a few 

 traces of dehcate 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 flavour, resembling that of a pine-apple. 



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

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

 is considerably richer in flavour than that variety. The tree is hardy, 

 a slender grower, and does not attain a large size ; it is, however, an 

 excellent bearer. It is well adapted for dwarf training, and succeeds 

 well on the paradise stock. 



This esteemed variety was raised by the Eev. Dr. Symouds Breedon, at Bere 

 Court, near Fangbonme, Berkshire. 



BEICKLEY SEEDLING.— Fruit, small, two inches and a half 

 broad, and two inches high; roundish, 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 colours 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 flavoured. 



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. 



BEIDGEWATER PIPPIN. — 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 assumes a lilac hue near the stalk. Eye, 



