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the  varieties  supplied  for  dessert  from  August  of  the  present 
year  given  in  order  of  use: — White  and  Red  Astrachan,  Irish 
Peaeh,  Sugar-loaf  Pippin,  Lady  Sudeley  Worcester  Pearmain, 
Golden  Pippin,  Kerry  Pippin,  Early  Nonpareil,  Gravenstein, 
Cox’s.  Pomona,  King  of  Pippins,  Cambusnethan  Pippin,  Blen¬ 
heim  Orange,  Adams’  Pearmain,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin,  and 
Margil.  This  latter  variety  will  probably  be  succeeded  by 
Southampton  Pippin — an  Apple  not  generally  well  known,  yet  a 
most  valuable  one. 
For  a  late>  succession  were  large  quantities  of  such  varieties 
as  Stunner  Pippin,  Fearn’s  Pippin,  Court  Pendu  Plat  Hei'eford- 
shire  Pearmain,  Dutch  Mignonne,  and  Bishop’s  Kernel.  Bishop’s 
Kernel,  or  Pippin,  is  synonymous  with  Bellflower  Yellow,  said 
to  have  originated  in  Burlington,  New  Jersey,  and  is  a  winter 
Apple  worthy  of  extensive  cultivation.  It  is  oblong,  tapering  to 
the  eye,  irregular  in  form  ;  skin  smooth,  pale  lemon-yellow  ;  flesh 
tender,  ,iuicy,  crisp,  with  a  fine  sprightly  sub-acid  flavour  when 
quite  ripe. 
Kitchen  Apples  were  represented  in  numberless  varieties,  to 
enumerate  which  I  will  not  attempt,  but  simply  touch  on  several 
of  outstanding  merit  or  interest.  Golden  Spire,  although  now 
Garden  Design :  a  Screen  and  Shelter  Belt.  (See  page  278.) 
Apples  in  Midlothian. 
The  amateur  or  professional  gardener  who  has  made  a  wise 
selection  of  the  many  fine  varieties  of  Apples,  and  given  due 
care  to  their  cultivation,  may  have  in  his  fruit-room  a  con¬ 
tinuous  display  of  fruits  which,  besides  proving  useful  for  the 
usual  necessary  culinary  or  dessert  puiq>oses,will  furnish  an  un- 
fmling  source  of  interest  to  both  himself  and  friends  who  may 
visit  him.  These  w'ere  the  thoughts  which  occurred  to  me  after 
my  recent  visit  to  the  fruit-room  of  a  Midlothian  garden,  where 
a  supply  of  fruit  is  maintained  throughout  the  twelve  months. 
Probably  no  collection  in  Scotland  is  more  complete  than  the 
one  of  which  I  write,  and  the  fruit-room  amply  demonstrates 
this  fact.  Of  Apples  alone  there  are  over  500  varieties  grown — 
some  as  wall  trees,  others  in  bush  and  pyramid  form,  and  a 
great  many  as  tall  orchard  standards.  On  the  table  of  the 
fruit-room,  where  a  collection  of  all  the  varieties  are  kept  for 
comparison,  and  to  assist  in  the  naming  of  fruits  sent,  were 
noted  many  which,  although  well  out  of  season,  were  yet  in 
a  fair  state  of  preservation,  thus  showing  the  advantages  of  a  I 
well-constructed  fniit-room. 
Notable  among.st  the  dessert  Apples  were  the  following:  — 
Williams’  Favourite,  a  large,  highly-coloured  fruit,  whth  an 
agreeable  flavour.  It  is  in  season  from  July  to  September,  and 
a  good  exhibition  sort.  Golden  Pippin,  Duchess  of  Oldenburg, 
Paradise  Pippin,  Kerry  Pippin,  Irish  Peach,  Sugar-loaf  Pippin, 
and  others.  Allington  Pippin,  an  Apple  of  rbcent  introduction, 
has  not,  so  far,  borne  out  its  high  commendation  here,  although 
the  part  of  the  orchard  in  which  it  is  planted  may  have  somewhat 
to  do  with  its  failure.  James  Grieve,  an  Apple  raised  some  years 
ago  by  the  local  nurseryman  after  which  it  is  named,  is  highly 
reliable,  being  of  fine  flavour,  and  keeping  well  for  an  early 
variety.  Adams'  Pearmain,  Cambusnethan  Pippin,  Beauty  of 
Bath,  Duchess’s  Favourite,  and  King  of  the  Pippins,  are  also 
much  prized  for  dessert,' and  do  well. 
Cambusnethan  Pippin  is  an  Apple  much  esteemed  in  the 
Clyde  valley,  where  it  is  largely  grown.  Wealthy,  an  Apple  of 
American  origin,  is  also  in  evidence,  being  a  good  bearer,  and 
fit  for  either  table  or  kitchen.  At  the  time  of  my  visit  the 
variety  served  for  dessert  was  Margil,  this  having  succeeded 
Cox’s  Orange  Pippin  :  and,  although  a  small  Apple,  it  is  nevc-r- 
theless  a  very  valuable  one,  and  its  flavour  is  delicious. 
The  following  notes  taken  from  the  fruit-room  record,  shows 
past  its  season,  was  still  shown  in  splendid  condition.  The 
quality  of  this  Apple  is  good,  and  it  is  a  heavy  cropper.  Among 
recent  introductions  there  can  be  no  doubt  that  Newton  Wonder 
is  one  of  the  very  best.  The  fruit  is  large,  flesh  firm  and  juicy, 
with  a  flavour  not  at  all  unpleasant,  and  it  possesses  the  unique 
I  quality  of  being  in  season  from  October  to  April  or  May.  The 
!  remarkable  quantity  of  this  Apple  was  ample  proof  of  its  prolifle 
I  nature,  and  an  extensive  planting  of  it  is  about  to  be  made. 
'  Lufness  Seedling  is  a  local  variety,  much  the  same  as  Golden 
!  Spire. 
Galloway  Pippin,  or  Croft-en-righ,  Flanders  Pippin,  Dr. 
Harvey,.  Yorkshire  Greening,  Calville  Rouge,  The  Queen,  &c., 
I  were  noted  on  the  table  -,  while  in  large  quantities  were  such 
I  well-known  soi'ts  as  Tower  of  Glamis,  Bismarck,  Mere  de  Menage, 
'  Dumelow’s  Seedling,  Lane’s  Prince  Albert,  Annie  Elizabeth, 
Twenty  Ounce,  Bramley’s  Seedling,  Alfriston.  and  Chelmsford 
Wonder.  Brabant  Bellefleur,  Han  well  Souring,  and  London 
Pippin  are  good  keeping  sorts,  hardy,  and  free-bearing.  Minchal 
Crab,  from  an  orchard  standard,  and  in  shape  closely  resembling 
a  moderately  large  Warner’s  Kin.g ;  Salton.  a  medium-sized 
green  Apple;  and  Forester,  an  Apple  of  splendid  appearance  and 
keepin.g  quality,  were  also  noted.  A  collection  of  ornamental 
Crab  Apples,  representing  some  twelve  varieties,  was  also  an 
interesting  feature  of  this  full  and  varied  collection. — Scotia. 
