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APPLE. 



dessert. It makes a handsome standard of the second 

 class, and bears well as a dwarf on the paradise 

 stock. 



This favourite apple has been long known in the 

 county whence it is named, as well as in other parts 

 of Ireland. It was first recommended and given to 

 the author by Mr. Foley of Dublin, and subsequently 

 spoken highly of by the late Sir E. Nepean, and by 

 Sir Philip Stephens at Fulham, who received trees 

 from his son-in-law, the late Lord Ranelagh. From 

 the fruit borne by these trees the above description 

 was taken. It is however to the w^orthy Mr. Ro- 

 bertson of Kilkenny that this and other countries 

 are indebted for the general distribution of this fine 

 apple ; his sound practical knowledge, liberally dis- 

 pensed to whoever needs or requires advice, is as 

 honourable to himself as it has been serviceable to 

 those who were fortunate enough to receive his 

 instructions on every subject of rural economy. 



87. Wormsley Pippin, — This is a good but not 

 a first-rate variety ; in season from the middle of 

 September to the end of October. It is one of those 

 introduced by Mr. Knight ; and though relished by 

 many as a table fruit, is chiefly useful in the kitchen. 

 The apple is of the middle size, and round ; colour 

 light green, and russet next the sun ; the stalk long, 

 and seated in a hollow cavity, but liable to be bloAvn 

 down by autumnal gales. The pulp is firm, with a 

 moderate share of pretty rich vinous juice. It is a 

 dwarfish growing tree, but healthy, and ranks in the 

 third grade in the orchard. If trained in the garden, 



