PLATE LXXIII. 
This fruit (which is represented too small in size on the coloured plate,) is an old orchard 
variety, and held in much estimation. 
Description. —Fruit: large, three inches wide, and two and a half inches high, roundish, and 
flattened, obtusely angular on the sides and round the eye. Skin : yellow, with tinges and broken 
stripes of pale crimson here and there; and the whole surface is sprinkled with thin patches of pale 
brown russet. Eye : open, with erect pointed segments, set in a pretty deep and angular basin. 
Stalk : three quarters of an inch long, stout, and inserted in a deep Nonpareil-\\ke cavity. Flesh : 
yellow, very tender and juicy, with an agreeable acidity and good flavour. 
An excellent culinary apple, in season from November till February. It is also used as a 
dessert apple, but is not of the first quality for the table. 
The tree is hardy and well adapted for orchard growth as a standard tree, when it is very 
profitable, as a steady and constant bearer. 
