PLATE LXXI. 
3. NEW BESS POOL. 
This variety was raised in the North of England at the beginning of this century, and 
is supposed to be a seedling from the original Bess Pool , (Ronalds). 
Description .—Fruit : above medium size, round, and somewhat angular, three inches wide 
by two and a half inches high ; roundish oblate, even and regular in shape. Skin : greenish yellow 
red, with streaks of a dull and deeper red colour, almost approaching mahogany colour on the side 
next the sun, growing less coloured on the shaded side until a few blotches or streaks of crimson 
only. Eye : small and closed, set in a small and deep basin which is slightly irregular. Stalk : 
short and fleshy, frequently a round knob, often connected by a fleshy projection to the base of the 
apple. It is set in a broad and shallow cavity, lined with russet, which radiates by streaks over 
the base of the apple. Flesh : greenish white, sweet, crisp, juicy and of good flavour. 
An excellent, long keeping, culinary apple, firm in flesh, and in season from January to 
March, or April. 
The tree grows to a large size, and droops its boughs. It is very late in coming into blossom 
and is therefore seldom without a crop of fruit. For these reasons, and its handsome appearance 
and good keeping qualities, it is a profitable market apple. 
