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APPLE. 



middle sized, of a regular oval shape: stalk very 

 short; eye small and hollow: colour a light grey 

 russet dashed with bright red, the whole turning to 

 deep yellow when ripe. The flesh is firm, mode- 

 rately juicy, and high flavoured. It may be pre- 

 sented in the dessert, but its chief use is for the cook 

 and confectioner. 



The tree is of a healthy habit, not nice as to soil, 

 and forms a good standard in the second grade in 

 the orchard. This apple has been extensively planted 

 in Kent. 



126. Sykhouse Russet, — Kee])s from December to 

 March. This apple was introduced into the London 

 nurseries by the late Mr. Grim wood, sen. The fruit 

 is about the size of the nonpareil, rather more oval : 

 eye open and in a hollow. The colour a light russet, 

 but deeper on the sun side. The skin is very thin : 

 the pulp crisp, and melting ; the juice abundant, and 

 of exalted flavour, in every sense suitable for the 

 dessert. In growth the tree resembles the Margill, 

 but shoots more upright. It belongs to the second 

 class in the orchard, but does best as an espalier. 

 With proper care this apple will keep till the middle 

 of April. 



127. Jcklam Russet, — In use from November to 

 February. This is a famed Yorkshire apple, named 

 from the village and its proprietor where it was first 

 raised. The fruit is about the middle size, and of 

 a round handsome shape. The colour pale green, 

 partly covered with a thin coat of russet. The flesh 

 is very firm, well charged with juice of a fine vinous 



