APPLE. 75 



known and highly esteemed apple in the county of 

 Kent, where it is know^n by the name of the Polinia 

 Pearmain. It is of foreign origin, probably from 

 Spain, as its name would imply. The fruit is 

 of the middle size, with a small eye, and thick 

 stalk. The colour next the sun is a fine light red, 

 on the other, a russet yellow ; flesh firm, with plenty 

 of rich vinous juice, agreeably acidulous. The tree 

 is of moderate growth, but very healthy ; and seems 

 to resist the American blight. It is an abundant 

 bearer however it may be trained, and ranks in the 

 second class in the orchard. It is considered a good 

 dessert fruit, and sometimes keeps till the beginning 

 of April. 



78. Loan^s Pearmain. — Is an old inhabitant of 

 English gardens, and is best for kitchen use from 

 January to April. The fruit is above the middle 



\ size ; colour, dark green, with a faint blush of red 

 on the exposed side. The flesh is firm, and full of 

 sharp acid juice, which makes it acceptable in the 

 kitchen. In the orchard, it is one of the first class, 

 growing vigorously, and in most seasons a good 

 bearer. 



79. Lamb Abbey Pearmain, — This variety is in 

 use at the same time, and keeps as long as the pre- 

 ceding, but being superior in quality, is served up in 

 the dessert. Lamb Abbey is in Kent, and there this 

 apple was raised from the seed of the Newtown pip- 

 pin ; but whether from an imported fruit, or from 

 one grown in this country, is not said. Come how 

 it may, it is a valuable addition to our stock of apples. 



