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5. RIBSTON PIPPIN. 
A seedling raised at Ribston, in Yorkshire, the seat of Sir Henry Goodrieke, Bart. 
It is well known, and held in general estimation:. above the middle size, of an oval 
shape, prominent eye and stalk, golden colour, with red stripes ; very rich in flavour, 
and of firm close texture. Excellent either for the dessert or for sauce, throughout 
November, December, and January. The tree spreads much in its growth, has very 
glaucous leaves, and is rather apt to canker. 
6. BEACHAMWELL SEEDLING. 
Raised by John Motteux, Esq. of Beachamwell, in Norfolk: is an excellent dessert 
apple, which no garden should be without; a little larger than the Golden Pippin, of 
an oval shape, hoth eye and stalk prominent; straw coloured, faced with a slight flush 
of red. It is juicy, firm, and of rich flavour: in eating in December, January, and 
Febi’uary. 
