PLATE LXV. 
7. REINETTE GRISE. 
A fine old French variety, whose history is lost. 
Description. —Fruit: medium sized, three inches broad, and two and a half inches high ; 
roundish, flattened on both sides, rather broadest at the base, and generally with five obscure angles 
on the sides. Skin : dull, yellowish green in the shade, and with a patch of thin, dull, brownish red 
on the side next the sun ; which is so entirely covered with brown russet that little colour is visible; 
the shaded side is marked with large linear patches of rough brown russet. Eye : closed, with broad 
flat segments, and set in a deep and angular basin. Stalk : very short, imbedded in a deep 
and angular cavity. Flesh : yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, rich and sugary, with a brisk and excellent 
flavour. 
A very fine dessert apple of the best quality ; “ amongst the very best of the French apples.” 
It is in season from November to May. 
The tree is healthy and grows vigorously. It bears very well. 
