PLATE XLI. 
i. BARCELONA PE ARM AIN. 
[Syn : Polinia Pearmain; Speckled Pearmain; Speckled Golden Reinette d\ 
The origin of this Apple is nowhere given, though its name may possibly indicate the locality 
it came from. In the 3rd edition of the Horticultural Society’s Catalogue, it is said to be the same 
fruit as “ Reinette Rouged It is not the “ Reinette Rouge ” of Duhamel, which has very different 
characters, but it is doubtless the “ Reinette Rousse ” of this author, which is described at page 302, 
Vol. I., as a variety of “ Reinette Franched It is there described as of an elongated shape, skin 
marked with a great number of russety spots, the most part of which are of a longish figure, so 
much so, that, when it is ripe, it appears as if variegated with yellow and red ; a description in 
every way applicable to Barcelona Pcrmain. The variety has been known for many years in the 
neighbourhood of London, and is not uncommon on the Continent. 
It is figured by Lindley, PI. 85 ; and by Ronalds, PI. xxi., fig. 4. 
Description. —Fruit: of medium size, oval. Skin : clear pale yellow, mottled with red in the 
shade, but dark red next the sun ; the whole surface being covered with numerous star-like russety 
specks, those on the shaded side being brownish, and those next the sun yellow. Eye : small and 
open, with erect, accuminate segments, and set in a round, even and pretty deep basin. Stalk : 
about an inch long, slender, inserted in a rather shallow cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh : 
yellowish white, firm, crisp, very juicy, with a rich, vinous and highly aromatic flavour. 
“ Barcelona Per main' is one of the best late dessert apples, and is also valuable for culinary 
purposes. It is in season from November to March, or even later if well kept. It is always a 
favourite fruit in the market. 
The tree grows freely, but does not attain a large size. It is very hardy, a good bearer, and 
succeeds well as a standard, or as an espalier. 
