
          172                                               No 72
Merrits Pearmain
(see No 128 Royal Pearmain)

[sketch of apple]

The Merrits Pearmain is very much like
the late Burlington or English Hertfordshire
or Winter Pearmain in appearance.
The skin is rougher having a considerable
portion of Russet dispersed over the surface
particularly towards the stalk, with
numerous Russet round spots or dots.
The flesh is very rich but rather more acid
than the other kind.  It is a great bearer
a pleasant table apple & very good for culinary purposes
and is an excellent cider apple.  It is considered
as a very valuable fruit. Cultivated
much in Bucks County.  It takes its
name from a family of the County.
The tree is more upright with longer branches
than the other kinds,  It is a fall and early
winter fruit <s>and</s> appears the same as
the Royal Pearmain No. 128.
        