Plate III. 
8. HEREFORDSHIRE SPICE APPLE. 
There are several varieties of apples known by the name of Spice Apple, and this differs 
from all of that name which have been described in pomological works. We have therefore for the 
sake of distinction called it the Herefordshire Spice Apple. Forsyth describes one which in a 
MS. list in our possession he says he had from Mr. Jones of Fawley, Herefordshire ; but he 
describes it as being of a yellow colour only. It is possible that it might have been a pale specimen 
for he says it is “ a handsome middle-sized angular-shaped apple,” ripe in January and keeps till 
March. 
Description. —Fruit; below medium size, conical or ovate, uneven in its outline, being ribbed on 
the sides somewhat in the way of the Margil, and with ridges around the eye. Skin ; smooth and 
shining, as if varnished ; almost entirely covered with deep bright crimson, which is streaked and 
mottled with darker crimson, on the side next the sun ; but where it is shaded, it is yellowish and 
only mottled with crimson. Eye ; small and closed, with erect pointed segments set in a deep and 
plaited basin; the tube is funnel shaped, and the stamens are inserted in the middle of the tube ; 
the styles form a concrete fleshy mass, which fills nearly the half of the tube. Stalk; very short, 
thick, and fleshy, set in a very shallow cavity. Flesh ; tender, crisp, fine grained, sweet and with a 
pleasant sub-acid flavour. Cells of the core open and symmetrical. 
An excellent apple, in use during October and November. It is grown abundantly in 
Herefordshire, and is fully appreciated. 
