Plate XIV. 
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6 . DUCK’S BILL. 
| Syn : Sussex Winter Pearmain; Sussex Scarlet Pearmainl\ 
This apple is grown extensively in the County of Sussex where it is met with in almost 
every orchard. It is sometimes locally called Winter Pearmain, but is quite distinct from the 
Old Winter Pearmain of other parts of the country. 
Description. —Fruit, large, three inches and a quarter wide, and about the same in height; of 
a true Pearmain shape, somewhat five sided towards the crown. Skin, smooth and shining, at first 
of a greenish yellow, marked with faint streaks of dull red on the shaded side, and entirely covered 
with deep red on the side next the sun, and strewed all over with small russety dots. Eye, large 
and open, with short segments, set in a pretty deep and prominently plaited basin. Stalk, very 
short, not exceeding a quarter of an inch long, inserted in a deep funnel-shaped cavity, which is 
lined with russet. Flesh, yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy and sugary, with a brisk, piquant, and very 
pleasant flavour. 
This highly esteemed apple is chiefly suited for culinary purposes, but can take its place on 
the dessert table with credit, when required to do so. It is a very handsome fruit and always 
fetches a high price in the markets. It is in season from Decefnber to April or May. 
The tree grows well and freely. It is also very hardy, and a good bearer. 
