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PLATE XXIL 
1. ROYAL PEARMAIN. 
Of Pearmain shape and middle size, richly variegated with red and yellow; the eye 
large, open, and deep ; the stalk short: the flesh is sweet and juicy; it is an estimable 
dessert apple from October till Christmas. The tree grows moderately, and bears 
well. 
2. WINTER PEARMAIN. 
An old well known useful apple either for the table or for kitchen use; of middle 
size, oblong shape, remarkably close in texture; dark green, with dull red; is highly 
flavoured, and bakes well; in use from December till April or May. The tree, like 
many of the old sorts, is rather apt to canker. 
3. LOAN’S PEARMAIN. 
So old an apple as to have a place in Evelyn’s Collection. It is of moderate size, 
oblong shape, pea-green colour, with red stripes covering nearly the whole surface. 
The fruit is rich, solid, and yet melting. A very valuable sort either for the dessert 
or for sauce: in use from November till January. 
4. HEREFORDSHIRE PEARMAIN. 
A handsome apple, rather above the middle size, with slightly protruding ribs; 
yellow, striped all over with full red, but most richly on the exposed side. It is 
highly flavoured, with plenty of juice, and a very estimable sort either for the dessert 
or for culinary uses ; keeps well till March or April. 
