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THE BADDOW PIPPIN. | 
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I was supplied with specimens of it by Mr. Harris, of Broomfield I 
! Nursery, near Chelmsford ; from whom the following infor- 
j mation has been obtained. The original tree, which is not 
j less than thirty years old, is growing at Little Baddow, near 
! Chelmsford, in Essex; but its parentage, and by whom raised, 
is unknown. It is of handsome circular, compact, growth ; its , 
wood short-jointed, bearing fruit every year ; and, grafted on 
paradise stocks, it will form superior dwarf trees for small 
gardens. It has been called the Spring Ribston Pippin ; i 
being, however, very little known, and this title being some- 
what anomalous, we have but done justice to its native locality 
by naming it the Baddow Pippin. j 
Its eye is small, in a deepish irregularly-lobed basin. Stem 
short, in a deep narrow cavity. Form flattened, angular, and | 
unsymmetrical. Skin greenish yellow, irregularly blotched over j 
with thin russet, mingled with inissetty specks. Flesh white, 
smooth, sweet, mixed with a pleasant mild acid, and possessing 
an exceedingly rich aromatic flavour, reminding us of both the 
Ribston Pippin and Margil, notwithstanding the evident dif- 
ference existing between these favourite varieties. ' 
Our drawing of this Apple w’as made in January, and its 
quality then proved ; but it has been found to be one amongst | 
the best ‘keepers’ in cultivation, continuing, as it does, in per- j 
fection from December to June. It is an Apple well suited to | 
the purpose of the orchardist, who has to convey his produce j 
t to market, since it bears packing and carriage without the least | 
! ap2iearance of injury. j 
