PLATE LXV. 
8. REINETTE DE CANADA. 
[Syn : Canada Reinette; Portugal; St. Helena Russet. ] 
There is no further history of this variety than such as may be assumed from its name and 
synonyms. It is much better known on the Continent than in England. It is figured by Lindley, 
Plate 77, who suggests the possibility of its having been the parent of the Ribston Pippin. 
Description. —Fruit: large, three inches and a half wide, and three inches deep; oblato- 
conical, with prominent ribs, originating at the eye, and diminishing as they extend downwards 
towards the stalk. Skin : greenish yellow, with a tinge of brown on the side next the sun, covered 
with numerous, brown, russety dots, and reticulations of russet. Eye : large, partially closed, with 
short segments, and set in a rather deep and plaited basin. Stalk : about an inch long, slender, 
inserted in a deep, wide, and generally smooth cavity. Flesh : yellowish white, firm, juicy, briskly, 
and highly flavoured. 
An apple of excellent quality, either for culinary or dessert use. It is in season from 
November to April. 
The tree is strong and vigorous. It attains a large size, and is also an excellent bearer. The 
finest fruit, however, as is often the case, is produced from dwarf trees. 
