PLATE XXXVII. 
without inequalities or angles on the sides. Skin : rich yellow, assuming a golden tinge when 
perfectly ripe, with a deeper tinge where it has been exposed to the sun ; the whole surface is 
strewed with russety dots, which are largest on the sunny side, and intermixed with these are numerous 
imbedded pearly specks. Eye : small and open, with long segments, placed in a shallow smooth 
and even basin. Stalk : from half an inch to an inch in length, inserted ip. a pretty deep cavity. 
Flesh : yellow, firm, crisp, very juicy and sweet, with a brisk vinous and particularly fine flavour. 
One of the oldest and most highly esteemed of our dessert apples. It is in season from 
November till April. * One hundred years since Covent Garden market was abundantly supplied 
with Golden Pippins, which were sold at from 4/- to 5/- the bushel ; but tradition states that shortly 
afterwards the supply disappeared almost suddenly, owing to their being bought up for the Empress 
of Russia, at a guinea a bushel. Certain it is that of late years the supply has greatly diminished, 
whether it may have been from Royal preference, or from the introduction of better varieties. 
Many orchards of Golden Pippin trees were planted in Herefordshire before the end of the 17th 
century, says Mr. Knight, as a cider fruit, but it has not been cultivated during the present century 
for this purpose. Many trees exist at this time spread over the country, and it is curious to add, 
that frequently they are not recognised, and the fruit finds its way into the mixed apple heaps. 
The tree is healthy in growth, and makes very handsome bushes and espalier trees. It is 
hardy and bears freely. It is said to be much grown, and to flourish well in the neighbourhood of 
Oporto, Portugal. 
