PLATE LXIX. 
7. DUCHESS’ FAVOURITE. 
[Syn : Duchess of York's Favourite ; Duchess of Gloucesterh\ 
This beautiful little apple was raised by the late Mr. Cree (Cree and Co.), of Addlestone, 
and was named after the Duchess of York, who then resided at Oatlands Park. 
Description. —PTuit : below medium size, roundish, and bluntly angular undulating round the 
crown. Skin : completely covered with brilliant red on the side exposed to the sun, extending 
almost over the entire surface, but yellow where closely shaded. Eye : open, with short erect 
segments, which are reflexed at the tips, and set in a wide plaited basin. Stalk : half an inch long, 
slender, inserted in a moderately deep cavity. Flesh : yellowish, tender, juicy, sweet, and highly 
flavoured, frequently tinged with red like that of Sops-in-Wine. 
A very handsome little apple, which when ripe, has the rich bright crimson colour of the 
Quarrenden. It makes a very striking dish on the dessert table, and is sold rather for its great 
beauty, than for its quality, which is not very high. It is in season during November and up 
to Christmas. 
The tree grows freely and bears abundantly, so the growers like it, and its colour and beauty 
are very attractive in the market. 
