124 THE FBUIT MANUAL. 



EEINETTE VAN MONS (Van Mons' Rei7iette).—Fmit, rather 

 below medium size, two inches and a half wide, and two inches and a 

 quarter high ; flattened, and almost oblate, having five rather obscure 

 ribs, which terminate in distinct ridges round the eye. Skin, greenish 

 yellow in the shade, but with a dull and brownish orange tinge next 

 the sun ; the whole surface has a thin coating of brown russet. Eye, 

 closed, set in a rather deep depression. Stalk, half an inch long. 

 Flesh, yellowish, tender, crisp, juicy, sugary, and aromatic. 



A dessert apple of first-rate quality ; in use from December to May. 



EEINETTE VEETE. — Fruit, medium sized, two inches and three 

 quarters wide, and two and a quarter high ; roundish, considerably 

 flattened at the base, and slightly ribbed at the eye, handsome, and 

 regularly shaped. Skin, thin, smooth, and shining, pale green at first, 

 but becoming yellowish green as it attains maturity, with sometimes a 

 reddish tinge, and marked with large grey russety dots and lines of 

 russet. Eye, partially closed, with long acuminate segments, set in a 

 pretty deep and plaited basin. Stalk, about an inch long, inserted in 

 a deep and round cavity, lined with russet, which extends in ramifica- 

 tions over the whole of the base. Flesh, yellowish white, tender, and 

 juicy, with a sweet, vinous, and highly aromatic flavour, "partaking of 

 the flavours of the Golden Pippin and Nonpareil." 



A dessert apple of first-rate quality ; in use from December to May. 



The tree is vigorous and healthy, and a good bearer, but does not 

 become of a large size. 



EHODE ISLAND GEEENING {Green Newtown Pippin; Jersey 

 Greening ; Burlington Greening). — Fruit, large, three inches and a 

 quarter wide, and two inches and a half high ; roundish, and slightly 

 depressed, vfith obscure ribs on the sides. Skin, smooth and unctuous 

 to the touch, dark green at first, becoming pale as it ripens, and some- 

 times with a faint blush near the stalk. Eye, small and closed, set in 

 a slightly depressed basin. Stalk, three quarters of an inch long, 

 curved, thickest at the insertion, and placed in a narrow and rather 

 deep cavity. Flesh, yellowish tinged with green, tender, crisp, juicy, 

 sugary, with a rich, brisk, and aromatic flavour. 



An apple of first-rate quality for all culinary purposes, and excellent 

 also for the dessert ; it is in use from November to April. 



The tree is a strong and vigorous grower, hardy, and an excellent 

 bearer ; succeeds well in almost any situation. 



This variety is of American origin, and was introduced to this country by the 

 London Horticultural Society, who received it from David Hosack, Esq., M.D., of 

 New York. It is extensively grown in the middle states of America, where 

 the Newtown Pippin does not attain perfection, and for which it forms a good 

 substitute. 



EIBSTON PIPPIN {Glory of York; Trarcr's Pippin). —Fimt, 

 medium sized ; roundish, and irregular in its outline, caused by several 

 obtuse and unequal angles on its sides. Skin, gi-eenish yellow, changing 



