PLATE LXIX. 
4. ALLEN’S EVERLASTING. 
This apple is said to be a seedling from Sturmer Pippin , which it often resembles very much. 
Its history is not given in any of the pomological works. It is thought to be of Irish origin, 
though its name does not indicate this. 
Description .—Fruit : rather below medium size, oblate, even and regular in outline. Skin : 
with a bright crimson cheek next the sun, which often extends almost all over the shaded side, where 
it is paler. It is also marked with a good deal of rough brown russet. Eye : large and open, set 
in a wide and pretty deep, round basin. Stalk : half an inch long, slender, and set in a wide deep 
cavity. Flesh : yellowish, tender, sweet, crisp, juicy, and richly flavoured, with a fine bouquet. 
A very useful apple, either for dessert or kitchen use, and as its name implies it will keep 
well until May, or even until apples come again. 
The tree is hardy, and bears well as a standard, or as a bush for small gardens. 
