278 On some Varieties of Pears and Apples. 



larger has few equals for culinary purposes. The small 

 variety is preferred in Belgium, on account of its being the 

 best bearer. 



Apples. 



Haus Mutterche, or Mere de Menage. Some of the spe- 

 cimens of this Apple measured fifteen inches in circum- 

 ference. It is globular in form, flattened considerably ; 

 of an unusually deep red colour. The flesh is soft, and soon 

 becomes woolly, but even in this state it has few superiors 

 for culinary purposes. The tree is irregular in form, vigorous 

 in its growth, and an excellent bearer. It is abundant in 

 the country round Munster in Germany. 



Bellefleur d'Ete*. Closely resembling the Ribston Pippin 

 in shape, colour, and size. It is an excellent Apple, but a 

 shy bearer, and is therefore only to be met with in large 

 collections. 



Bellefleur longue. Above the middle size. Pearmain 

 shape. Skin yellow, with a faint blush of red, and a few 

 slight stripes of the same colour on the exposed side. The 

 flesh is tender, with a very sweet pleasant juice. This varie- 

 ty is universally cultivated in Belgium on account of its 

 excellent qualities. It is a great bearer, and keeps well 

 till February. 



Cortice Striato. Oval, of the middle size. Skin yellow, 

 very delicately striped with red ; an unusually handsome 

 Apple, and of good quality. The wood of the tree is very 

 remarkable, and has given the name to the fruit. It is of a 

 clear brown, longitudinally striped with bright red in the 

 most regular manner. It is a native of Holland. 



