[D. signifies that varieties so marked are to be used only for the dessert; K., for kitchen purposes; and C, for cider-making. Those marked K.D. are applicable either to kitchen or dessert use.]

Adams' Pearmain, d. - Large and pearmain-shaped. Skin pale greenish yellow, tinged and streaked with red on the side next the sun. Eye open. Stalk half an inch long, obliquely inserted. Flesh yellowish, crisp, juicy, and sugary, with a pleasant perfumed flavour. A very handsome and excellent dessert apple. Ripe from December to February.

Alexander. See Emperor Alexander.

Alfriston, k. (Lord Gwydyr's Newtown Pippin, Old-aker's New). - Large, roundish, and irregularly ribbed. Skin light orange next the sun, greenish yellow in the shade, reticulated with russet. Stalk short and deeply inserted. Eye open, set in a deep basin. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, sugary, and sharply acid. A good bearer, and one of the best kitchen apples. November to April.

American Plate. See Golden Pippin.

Aporta. See Emperor Alexander.

Arbroath Pippin. See Osliss.

Arley. See Wyken Pippin.

Aromatic Russet, d. (Brown Spice, Burntisland Pippin, Rook's Nest, Spice Apple). - Medium sized, conical, flattened at the ends. Skin green and russety. Eye small. Flesh greenish white, richly aromatic. An excellent bearer. October.

Ashmead's Kernel, d. - Medium sized, roundish, and compressed. Skin greenish yellow and russety, tinged with brown next the sun. Eye small. Stalk short, and deeply inserted. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy, sugary, and richly flavoured; of first-rate quality, extensively cultivated near Gloucester, of which neighbourhood it is a native, and well deserving of more general distribution. November to May.

Astrachan. See White Astrachan.

Balgone Pippin. See Golden Pippin.

Barcelona Pearmain, d. (Speckled Pearmain, Speckled Golden Reinette). - Medium sized, oval. Skin yellow in the shade, and a beautiful red next the sun, covered with large russety specks. Stalk short. Eye small. Flesh yellowish, highly aromatic. Abundant bearer, and good dessert apple. November to March.

Bay. See Drap d'Or.

Bayfordbury Pippin. See Golden Pippin.

Beachamwell, d. (Motteux' Seedling). - A small, ovate, yellow apple, of first-rate quality. December to March.

Beauty of Kent, k. - Very large, roundish, flat and russety at the base. Skin greenish yellow, streaked with beautiful red next the sun. Stalk short, slender, and deeply inserted. Eye small. Flesh crisp, tender, and juicy. An abundant bearer. October to February,

Bedfordshire Foundling, k. (Cambridge Pippin). - Large, roundish, and slightly ribbed. Skin dark green, becoming paler as it ripens. Stalk short, and deeply inserted. Eye open and deep. Flesh yellowish, and pleasantly acid. Handsome and excellent. November to March.

Bell's Scarlet. See Scarlet Pearmain.

Bess Pool, k.d. - Above medium size, conical, and handsomely shaped. Skin yellow, washed and striped with red on the side next the sun. Eye small, and rather deep. Stalk short. Flesh white, tender, and juicy, with a fine sugary and vinous flavour. November to March.

Blenheim Obange, k.d. (Woodstock Pippin, North-wick Pippin). - Large, round, and widest at the base. Skin yellowish, red next the sun. Eye open and hollow. Flesh yellow, sweet, and juicy. A first-rate dessert fruit, and excellent for kitchen use. November to February.

Borovitski, d - Medium sized, roundish, and angular.

Skin bright red on one side and pale green on the other. Stalk long and deeply inserted, flesh white, brisk, juicy, and sugary. Middle of August.

Borsdorffer, d. (Garret Pippin, King George, Queens). - Small, oval, bright yellow, and red next the sun. Stalk short and slender. Eye shallow. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, rich, and perfumed. An apple of very superior quality. November to March.

Boston Russet, d. (Roxbury Russet). - Medium sized, roundish, flattened at the ends. Skin dull green, covered with brownish-yellow russet, rarely tinged with red. Stalk nearly an inch long, slender, flesh greenish white, rich, sub-acid, and juicy, like Ribston Pippin. Of first-rate quality. January to April.

BRabant Bellefleur, k.d. - Large, roundish, oblong, and ribbed. Skin pale yellow, slightly striped with red. Eye large and wide. Flesh juicy, rich, and pleasantly sub-acid. November to April.

BRaddick's Nonpareil, d. (Ditton I onpareil).-Small, roundish, and compressed at both ends. Skin smooth, green, tinged with yellowish brown, brownish red next the sun. Eye small and deeply set. Stalk short. Flesh yellow, sugary, and aromatic. An abundant bearer. and first-rate table fruit. December to March.

Brandy. See Golden Harvey.

BRingewood Pippin, d - Small and round. Skin of a fine rich yellow colour. Eye small and open, set in a shallow basin. Stalk short and slender. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy, and with a rich flavour. A first-rate dessert apple. January to March.

BRownlees' Russet, k. d. - Large, roundish-ovate, and rather flattened. Skin green and russeted, with brownish red next the sun. Eye closed. Stalk short, deeply inserted. Flesh greenish, white, tender, juicy, sweet, and aromatic. An excellent late apple. January to May.

Brown Spice. See Aromatic Russet.

Burntisland Pippin. See Aromatic Russet.

Calville, Winter White, k. (White Calville). - Large and flattened, marked on its sides with prominent ribs. Skin smooth, shining, rick yellow, and tinged with red. Eye small and deep. Stalk slender and deeply inserted. Flesh white, tender, sweet, and juicy. January to April.

Cambridge Pippin. See Bedfordshire Foundling,

Carel's Seedling. See Tinner Seedling,

Cablisle Codlin, k. - Fruit above medium size, ovate, and angular. Skin smooth, pale yellow. Eye closed. Stalk very short. Flesh white, tender, crisp, juicy, and brisk. An excellent culinary apple. From August to December.

Cellini, k. d. - Above medium size, roundish, and handsomely shaped. Skin deep yellow, beautifully streaked and mottled with red next the sun. Eye large and open, set in a shallow basin. Stalk very short. Flesh white, tender, juicy, with a fine, brisk, balsamic flavour, and high aroma. A first-rate culinary apple, and Also useful in the dessert. October to November.

Chalmers' Large. See Dutch Codlin.

Christie's Pippin, d. - Rather small, round, and compressed. Skin deep yellow, mottled with red next the sun. Stalk short. Eye small. Flesh yellowish white, tender, brisk, and juicy, with a pleasant flavour. A first-rate dessert apple. December to February.

Claremont. See French Crab.

Claygate Pearmain, d. - Medium sized, conical. Skin dull greenish yellow, with brownish red next the sun. Stalk medium. Eye large. Flesh yellow, tender, and aromatic, with the flavour of the Ribston. An abundant bearer, and first-rate fruit. November to March.

Clifton Nonesuch. See Fearn's Pippin.

Coates'. See Yorkshire Greening.

Cobbett's Fall Pippin. See ReinetteBlanche d 'Espagne.

Cobham, d. - Above medium size, roundish. Skin

greenish yellow, mottled with red. Eye small and closed, Stalk slender and deeply inserted. Flesh pale yellow, crisp, sugary, and aromatic. An excellent dessert apple, with something of the character of Ribston Pippin. September to January.

Coccagee, c. - Medium sized, ovate, fine yellow. Skin red next the sun. One of the best cider apples. October to December.

Cockle Pippin, d. (Nutmeg Pippin). - Medium sized, conical or ovate. Skin fine brownish yellow, russety at the base. Stalk slender. Eye in a narrow and shallow basin. Mesh yellow, rich, and perfumed. Excellent flavour, and first-rate dessert fruit. January to April.

Cob's Golden Drop, d. - Small and conical. Skin yellow, with a few crimson spots next the sun. Eye small and open. Stalk long. Flesh firm, crisp, sugary, and vinous. A first-rate dessert apple. November to May.

Copmanthorpe Crab. See Dutch Mignonne.

CoRnish Gilliflowee, d. - Rather large, oval, and angular towards the eye. Skin deep yellowish green, tinged with red, intermixed with streaks of deeper red next the sun, russety. Stalk an inch long. Eye nearly closed, set in an uneven basin. Flesh yellow, firm, rich, and perfumed, like the Clove Gilliflower. Bather a shy bearer, but one of "the best of apples." November to May.

Court of Wick, d. (Fry's Pippin, Golden Drop, Knight-wick Pippin, Phillips' Reinette, Wood's Huntingdon, Weeks' Pippin, Yellow Pippin). - Rather small, roundish, ovate, and compressed at the ends. Skin greenish yellow, orange and russety next the sun. Stalk short and slender. Eye open and shallow. Flesh deep yellow, juicy, and highly flavoured. An abundant bearer, and first-rate fruit. October to March.

Court Pendu Plat, d. (Garnon's Pippin, Princesse Noble Zoete, Russian, Wollaton Pippin). - Medium sized, round, and compressed. Skin rich deep red, greenish yellow in the shade. Stalk short and deeply inserted. Eye large and open, set in a wide shallow basin. Flesh yellow, rich, and briskly acid. An abundant bearer, and excellent fruit. November to April.

Cox's Orange Pippin, D.-Medium sized, roundish-ovate, and regular in its outline. Skin greenish yellow, and streaked with red in the shade, but dark red where exposed to the sun. Eye small and open. Stalk half an inch long. Flesh yellowish, very tender, crisp, and juicy, with a fine perfume. A first-rate dessert apple. October to February.

Cox's Pomona, k. - Above the medium size, sometimes large, ovate, and somewhat flattened and angular. Skin yellow, and very much streaked with bright crimson. Eye slightly open and deep. Stalk an inch long, deeply inscrted. Flesh white, tender, delicate, and pleasantly acid. October.

Crofton Scarlet, d. - Medium sized, flattish. Skin yellowish russet, bright red and russety next the sun. Eye wide. Stalk short. An abundant bearer. October to December.

Devonshire Quarrenden, d. (Red Quarrenden, Sack Apple), - Medium sized, round, compressed at the ends. Skin deep crimson. Stalk short and deeply inserted. Eye with long segments, very shallow. Flesh greenish white, crisp, juicy, and pleasantly sub-acid. A good bearer. "No better autumn fruit." August.

Devonshire Queen, k.d. - A fine, large, ovate fruit, entirely covered with rich, dark crimson, and a delicate bloom. The flesh is sometimes tinged with red, and is crisp, juicy, and balsamic. October.

Ditton Nonpareil. See Braddick's Nonpareil.

Downton Pippin, d. - Larger than the Golden Pippin, roundish, flat at the ends. Skin yellow. Stalk short and deeply inserted. Eye in a wide and shallow basin. Flesh yellow, brisk, and richly flavoured. A seedling from the Golden Pippin. November to January.

DRap d'Or, K. (Bay Apple, Early Summer Pippin). - Rather large, roundish, narrowing towards the eye. Skin yellow, dotted with brown specks. Stalk short. Eye shallow. Flesh crisp, juicy, and of a pleasant mild flavour. October to December.

Duchess of Oldenburgh, d.- - -Medium sized, roundish. Skin rich yellow, streaked with red. Eye large, nearly dosed, set in a wide hollow. Flesh brisk and juicy. September.

Dumelow's Seedling, K. (Normanton Wonder, Wellington), - Large, round, and compressed at both ends. Skin yellow, light red next the sun. Stalk very short. Eye large and open. Flesh yellow. A good bearer, and an excellent kitchen apple. November to March.

Dundee. See Golden Reinette.

Dutch Codlin, k. (Chalmers, Large, Glory of the West). - Very large, irregularly roundish, or oblong, with prominent ribs extending from the base to the eye. Skin pale greenish-yellow, slightly tinged with orange, red next the sun. Stalk short and thick. Eye set in a deep angular basin. Flesh white, slightly acid. A good bearer, and one of the best kitchen apples. August to September.

Dutch Mignonne, k.d. (Copmanthorpe Crab, Stettin Pippin). - Rather large, roundish, and handsome. Skin dull orange, half mottled with large yellow russet specks. Eye open, deeply set in a round basin. Stalk an inch long, deeply set. Flesh highly aromatic. A great bearer, and one of the most desirable apples for any garden. December to April.

Early Crofton. See Irish Peach.

EaRly Harvest, d. (Yellow Harvest).- - Medium sized, round. Skin clear pale yellow. Eye small and closed. Stalk half an inch long, not deeply inserted. Flesh white, tender, crisp,. juicy, with a pleasant refreshing flavour. A first-rate early dessert apple. July and August.

EaRly Julien, k.d. - Medium sized, roundish, and slightly flattened. Skin pale yellow, with an orange tinge next the sun. Eye closed. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, very juicy, with a fine brisk and rather balsamic flavour. An excellent early apple. Ripe in the second week of August.

Early NoNpaREil, d. (Hicks' Fancy, New Nonpareil, Stagg's Nonpareil). - Small, roundish, narrowing towards the eye. Skin greenish yellow, changing to deep yellow as it attains maturity, russety, and spotted with grey spots. Eye open, set in a wide basin. Stalk short and deeply inserted. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, juicy, brisk, and aromatic. October to December.

Early Red Margaret. See Margaret.

Early Summer Pippin. See Drap d'Or.

Easter Pippin. See French Crab.

Edmonton Aromatic. See Kerry Pippin.

Elizabeth. See Golden Reinette.

Emperor Alexander, k. (Aporta, Russian Emperor). - Very large, heart-shaped. Skin greenish yellow, streaked with bright red next the sun. Eye large and deeply set. Stalk slender, an inch long, much inserted. Flesh yellowish white, rich, juicy, and aromatic. A very handsome apple. - September to December.

English Codlin, k. - Large, conical, and irregular its outline. Skin fine yellow, with a faint red blush on the side exposed to the sun. Eye closed. Stalk short and stout. Flesh white, tender, and agreeably acid, August to October.

English Pippin. See Golden Reinette.

Fall Pippin. See Reinette Blanche d'Espagne.

Fearn's Pippin, k.d. (Ferris' Pippin, Clifton Nonesuch). - Medium sized, round, flat at the ends. Skin greenish yellow, russety round the stalk, and bright red next the sun. Stalk short. Eye shallow, in a plaited basin. Flesh greenish white, sweet, and richly flavoured. A good apple. November to February.

Federal Pearmain, d. - Below medium size, pearmain-shaped. Skin yellowish, with a little red, and a few dark streaks on the side next the sun, russety. Eye deeply set. Stalk half an inch long. Flesh fine, delicate, very juicy, and of excellent flavour, A first-rate apple. December to March.

Five-crowned Pippin. See London Pippin.

Flower of Kent, k. - Large, roundish, flattened, and irregularly ribbed. Skin dull yellow, tinged with red, bright red next the sun. Flesh greenish yellow, exceedingly juicy. Eye small. Stalk an inch long. October to January.

Forge, k. - Medium sized, round. Skin a golden-yellow colour, mottled with crimson, and dark red next the sun. Eye small and closed. Stalk very short. Flesh yellowish white, tender, juicy, sweet, and finely perfumed. A useful apple. The tree a great and constant bearer. October to January.

Forman's Crew, d. - Below medium, oval, broadest at the base. Skin yellow and russety. Stalk short. Eye small. Flesh greenish yellow. One of the best dessert apples. November to April.

Formosa. See Ribston Pippin.

Franklin's Golden Pippin, d. (Sudlow's Fall). - Medium size, conical. Skin bright yellow, dotted with dark spots. Stalk short, slender, and deeply set. Eye deeply sunk. Flesh pale yellow, tender, and richly aromatic. A first-rate fruit. October to January.

French Crab, k.d. (ClaremontPippin, Easter Pippin, Ironstone, Young's Long Keeping). - Large, globular.

Skin dark green, with a brown blush next the sun. Stalk short and slender, deeply set. Eye small, almost closed. Flesh pale green, firm, and pleasantly sub-acid. An immense bearer, and remarkable for keeping, under favourable circumstances, for two years.

Frith Pitcher. See Manks Codlin.

Fry's Pippin. See Court of Wick.

Garnon's. See Court Pendu Plat.

Garret Pippin. See Borsdorffer. Girkin Pippin. See Wyken.

GloRia Mundi, k. (Baltimore, Mammoth, Ox Apple, Monstrous Pippin. - Of very large size, roundish, and flattened. Skin pale yellowish green, with a faint tinge of blush on one side. Eye large and open. Stalk short and stout. Flesh white, tender, and juicy. October to Christmas.

Golden Knob. d. - Small, ovate, and a little flattened. Skin yellow, much covered with russet, with a reddish tinge on one side. Eye open, stalk very short. Flesh

greenish white, firm, crisp, and juicy, December to March.

Glory of the West. See Dutch Codlin,

Glory of York. See Ribston Pippin.

Golden Drop. See Court of Wick.

Golden Harvey, d.c. (Brandy). - Small, nearly round. Skin roughly russety, on a yellow ground, tinged with red next the sun. Stalk half an inch long, slender. Eye small, open, and shallow. Flesh yellow, rich, aromatic, and sub-acid flavour. A first-rate dessert fruit. December to June.

Golden Monday, d. - Small, roundish, and flattened. Skin clear, golden yellow, with markings of russet. Eye small, and rather open. Stalk very snort. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, sugary, briskly flavoured, and with a nice aroma. October to Christmas.

Golden Noble, k. (Waltham Abbey Seedling). - A very large, globular, and handsome apple. Skin of a uniform clear, bright yellow. Eye small and deep. Stalk short. Flesh yellow, tender, and pleasantly acid, and bakes of a clear amber colour. A valuable kitchen apple. September to December.

Golden Pippin, d. (American Plate, Balgone Pippin, Bayfordbury Pippin, Herefordshire G.P., London G.P., Melton G.P., Russet G.P., Warters G.P.)- Small, roundish. Skin deep golden yellow, with white specks under the skin, dotted with russet. Stalk long and slender. Eye small and shallow. Flesh yellowish, rich, brisk, and highly flavoured. The queen of dessert apples. November to March.

Golden Reinette, d. (Dundee, English Pippin, Elizabeth, Kirke's Golden Reinette, Megginch Favourite, Princess Noble, Wyker Pippin, Wygers). - Below medium size, round, and compressed at the ends. Skin greenish yellow, flushed and streaked with red next the sun, dotted with russet. Stalk long. Eye large, open, and shallow. Flesh yellow, sugary, and richly flavoured. October to January.

Golden Russet, d. - Medium sized, ovate. Skin greenish yellow, covered with yellow russet. Stalk short. Eye small and close. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, and pleasantly aromatic. December to March.

Golden Winter Pearmain, k.d. (King of the Pippins, Hampshire Yellow, Jones' Southampton Pippin). - Medium sized, abrupt pearmain-shaped. Skin rich yellow, tinged and streaked with red next the sun. Eye large and open, set in a deep basin. Stalk long and stout. Flesh yellowish white, firm, juicy, and sweet, with a somewhat aromatic flavour. A valuable apple. October to January.

Gooseberry Pippin, k. - Medium sized, roundish. Skin deep lively green. Eye open. Stalk short. Flesh greenish white, very tender, and delicate. A very valuable, late-keeping, culinary apple. In use from November till the following August.

GRavenstein, k.d. - Large, round, flattened at the ends, and angular. Skin fine straw colour, streaked with red next the sun. Stalk very short and deeply set. Eye large, wide, and deeply set. Flesh pale yellow, crisp, aromatic, and vinous. A very valuable apple. October to December.

GReenup's Pippin, k. - Above medium size, round. Skin of a pale straw colour, with a fine bright red cheek next the sun. Eye closed. Stalk short. Flesh pale yellowish white, juicy, sweet, and brisk. October to December.

Grey LeadingtoN, d. - Medium sized, oblong or conical, and ribbed. Skin yellow and russety, with pale red on the side exposed to the sun. Eye large and sunk. Stalk short and very stout. Flesh tender, juicy, sugary, and finely perfumed. An excellent dessert apple. In use from September to January.

Hall Door, d. - Medium sized, roundish. Skin greenish yellow in the shade, and streaked with red on the side next the sun. Eye small, and set in a rather deep basin. Stalk short, and inserted in a deep cavity. Flesh white, firm, and juicy. In use from November to March.

Hambledon Deux Ans, k.d. - Large, roundish, rather broad est at the base. Skin yellowish green in the shade, and dull-red, streaked with broad stripes of a deeper red, on the side next the sun. Eye small and closed. Stalk stout and short. Flesh greenish white, firm, crisp, and richly flavoured. One of the most valuable keeping apples. In use from January to May.

Hampshire Yellow. See Golden Winter Pearmain.

Hanwell Souring, k. - Medium sized, roundish-ovate. Skin greenish yellow, with a red blush. Eye closed. Stalk very short. Flesh firm, crisp, and briskly acid. Worthy of general cultivation. December to March.

Harvey Apple, k. - Large, roundish-ovate. Skin greenish yellow, with markings of russet. Eye small. Stalk short and slender. Flesh white, crisp, juicy, and pleasantly acid. A first-rate culinary apple. October to January.

Hardingham's Russet. See Pine Apple Russet.

Hawberry Pippin. See Hollandbury.

HawthoRnden, k. - Large, flat, ovate, and angular. Skin delieate yellowish-green, covered with bloom, a red blush next the sun. Stalk slender, half an inch long. Eye small, nearly closed. Flesh white, juicy, and pleasant. An abundant bearer. September to January.

Hawthornden, New, k. - The appearance of the fruit is very much the same as that of the old Hawthornden, but is much more solid and briskly flavoured. It also keeps longer, and the tree has a more robust and vigorous growth. December to January.

Herefordshire Golden Pippin. See Golden Pippin

Herefordshire Pearmain. See Royal Pearmain.

Hicks' Fancy. See Early Nonpareil,

Hoary MoRning,k. (Dainty, Downy,Sam Rawlings). - Large, roundish, somewhat flattened, and angular, Skin yellowish, marked with broad, pale-red stripes on the shaded side, and broad broken stripes of beautiful red on the side next the sun, and covered with a fine thick bloom, like thin hoar frost. Eye very small. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish white, tinged with red at the surface under the skin, brisk, juicy, rich, and slightly acid. This is a beautiful and very excellent kitchen apple. In use from October to December.

Holbert's Victoria, d. - Small and ovate. Skin yellow, covered with pale grey russet Eye small and slightly open. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, firm, very juicy, vinous, and aromatic. An excellent dessert apple, of the first quality. December to May.

Hollandbury, k, (Hawberry Pippin, Horsley Pippin, Kirke's Admirable). - Large, roundish, flat at the ends, prominently ribbed. Skin greenish yellow, beautiful bright red next the sun. November to January.

Holland Pippin, k. - Large, roundish, and flattened. Skin yellow, inclining to green, dull red next the sun. Stalk short, thick, and deeply set. Eye small, in a slightly plaited basin. Flesh pale yellow and pleasantly acid. November to March.

Hood's Seedling. See Scarlet Pearmain.

Hormead Pearmain, k.d. (Arundel Pearmain, Hor-mead Pippin). - Medium sized, ovate conical. Skin of a uniform bright yellow. Eye large, closed, and set in a shallow, irregular basin. Stalk very short and stout, inserted in a deep cavity. Flesh white, tender, very juicy, and pleasantly acid. An excellent dessert apple. In use from October to March.

Horsley Pippin. See Hollandbury.

Hubbard's Pearmain, d. - Small and conical. Skin covered with thin russet, sometimes without russet, and thin yellowish green. Eye small and closed. Stalk short. Flesh yellow, firm, sugary, richly flavoured, and aromatic. One of the best dessert apples, deserving extensive cultivation. November to April.

Hughes' Golden Pippin, d. - Small, round, compressed at the ends. Skin yellow, spotted with green, and russety. Stalk thick and short. Eye small, in a hollow, plaited basin. Flesh yellow, rich, sweet, and agreeable. A first-rate dessert apple. December to February.

Hunt's Nonpareil. See Nonpareil.

Ingestrie Red, d. - Small, oblong ovate. Skin bright yellow, tinged with red next the sun, speckled with dots. Eye in a round, wide basin. Stalk short and slender. Flesh pale yellow, of very rich, juicy flavour, resembling the Golden Pippin. One of the best autumn apples. September to November.

IngestRie Yellow, d. - Small, ovate oblong. Skin deep bright yellow all over. Eye small and shallow. Stalk slender. Flesh tender, and very juicy when first gathered. A good bearer. October.

Irish Peach, D. (Early Crofton). - Medium sized, roundish, somewhat flattened and angular. Skin yellowish green and dotted with brown in the shade, dull red next the sun. Eye large and closed. Stalk short. Flesh white, tender, juicy, and richly flavoured. This is one of the best summer dessert apples, and is ripe in August.

Irish Pitcher. See Manks Codlin.

Irish Russet. See Sam Young,

Ironstone. See French Crab.

Isle of Wight Pippin, k.d. - Medium sized, round, and a little flattened. Skin fine rich yellow, and covered with thin grey russet on the shaded side, and of a rich orange and red on the side next the sun. Eye open. Stalk short. Flesh of a fine yellow colour, firm, juicy, and pleasantly acid. September to January.

Joanneting, D. (Juneating, White Juneating, Owens' Golden Beauty). - Small, round, and slightly flattened. Skin light yellow, with a red blush next the sun. Eye moderately sunk. Stalk long and slender. Flesh crisp and pleasant. A good bearer. July to August.

Jones' Southampton Pippin. See Golden Winter Pearmain.

Keddleston Pippin, d. - Small, conical, and regularly formed. Skin of a uniform yellow colour, with veinings and specks of russet. Eye half Open, set in a shallow, plaited basin. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, crisp, very juicy, sugary, and aromatic. A first-rate dessert apple. November to March.

Kentish Fill Basket, k. (Lady De Grey's, Potters' Large). - Very large, roundish, and angular. Skin yellowish green, with a brownish red blush next the sun, streaked with darker red. Eye large, in a deep irregular basin. Flesh juicy, sub-acid. November to January.

Kerry Pippin, d. (Edmonton Aromatic Pippin), - Medium sized, oval, flattened and wrinkled at the eye. Skin pale yellow, tinged and streaked with red next the sun. Eye obliquely inserted in a plaited basin. Stalk large. Flesh yellow, firm, crisp, and very juicy, with a rich sugary flavour. One of the best dessert apples. September to October.

Keswick Codlin, k. - Large, conical, irregularly angular. Skin greenish yellow, with a blush tinge next the sun. Eye large, deeply set. Stalk short, much depressed. Flesh yellowish white, juicy, and pleasantly sub-acid. An excellent bearer. August to September.

King George. See Borsdorffer.

King of the Pippins. See Golden Winter Pearmain.

Kirke's Admirable. See Hollandbury.

Kirke's Golden Reinette. See Golden Reinette.

Kirke's Lemon Pippin. See Lemon Pippin.

Kirke's Lord Nelson, k. - Large, roundish. Skin smooth, pale yellow, streaked all over with red. Eye open. Stalk short and slender. Flesh yellowish white, sweet and juicy, but lacks acidity. November to February.

Knight's Codlin. See Wormsley Pippin.

Knightwick. See Court of Wick.

Lady De Grey's. See Kentish Fill Basket.

Lamb Abbey PEaRmain, d. - Medium sized, conical, slightly flattened at the ends. Skin yellowish green; orange, streaked with red, next the sun. Eye rather large, deeply sunk. Stalk short. Flesh yellow, greenish at the core, crisp, juicy, sweet, and aromatic. One of the best dessert fruits, and "keeps well without shrivelling." December to April.

Lancashire Crab. See Minchall Crab.

Leathercoat. See Royal Russet.

Lemon Pippin, k.d. (Kirke's Lemon Pippin). - Medium Sized, oval. Skin yellowish green, turning to lemon-yellow. Eye small. Stalk short, with a fleshy protuberance growing on one side. Flesh firm, brisk, and pleasantly acid. October to April.

Lewis' Incomparable, k.d. - Large and conical. Skin deep lively red, streaked with red of a darker colour; but on the shaded side it is deep yellow, faintly streaked with light red, and strewed with numerous minute dark dots. Eye small and open. Stalk very short. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, and juicy, with a slight musky Flavour. A large and handsome apple. In use from December to February.

Lincolnshire Holland Pippin, k. (Striped Holland Pippin). - Large, roundish, and flattened. Skin yellow, dotted with green dots in the shade, and pale orange, streaked with bright red, next the sun. Eye small, set in an angular basin. Stalk short, inserted in a shallow depression. Flesh white, and slightly acid. A kitchen apple from October to December.

Little Herbert, d. - A small, round apple, covered with brown russet. Much esteemed in Gloucestershire as a first-rate dessert fruit; but is, in fact, only second-rate. Tree a shy bearer. December to March.

Loan's Pearmain, d. - Rather large, oval. Skin dull green, with brownish red next the sun. Flesh greenish white, tender, crisp, juicy, and sweet. November to February.

London Golden Pippin. See Golden Pippin.

London Pippin, k. (Five-crowned Pippin, Royal Somerset). - Above medium size, roundish, flattened, and angular, with five prominent knobs round the crown. Skin yellow, becoming deep yellow when ripe. Stalk short and slender. Eye small and shallow. Flesh yellowish white, of an agreeable sub-acid flavour. Good bearer. October to January.

Longville's Kernel, d. (Sam's Crab). - - Medium sized, ovate, and slightly angular. Skin greenish, yellow, Streaked with dark yellow on the side next the sun. Eye small and open. Stalk short. Flesh yellow, firm, slightly acid, and sweet. Only a second-rate apple. August and September.

Lord Gwydyr's Newtown Pippin. See Alfriston.

Lord Nelson, k.d. - Rather large, roundish, broadest at the base. Skin pale yellow, bright red next the sun. Stalk slender and short. Eye open, set in a large, slightly plaited basin. Flesh yellowish, juicy, highly aromatic. November to January.

Lord Suffield, K. - Above medium size, conical. Skin pale greenish yellow, with sometimes a tinge of red next the sun. Eye closed. Stalk short and stout. Flesh white, tender, and firm, very juicy, and briskly flavoured. August and September.

Lovedon's Pippin. See Nonpareil.

Lucombe's Pine, d. - Below medium size, ovate or conical. Skin clear pale yellow, with an orange tinge next the sun, and marked with patches of russet. Eye small and closed. Stalk short and stout. Flesh tender, crisp, very juicy, sugary, and aromatic. A first-rate dessert apple. October to Christmas.

LUcombe's Seedling, k. - Large, roundish, and angular. Skin yellowish green, covered with dark spots, and streaked with crimson next the sun. Stalk snort and thick. Eye small and open. Flesh white, juicy, and pleasant flavoured. October to March.

Maclean's Favourite, d. - Medium sized, roundish. Skin yellow. Flesh crisp and richly flavoured, resembling the Newtown Pippin. An abundant bearer, and "of the highest excellence." October to January.

Mammoth. See Gloria Mundi.

Manks Codlin, k. (Irish Pitcher, Frith Pitcher). - -Medium sized, conical. Skin pale yellow, flushed with Ted next the sun. Stalk short and fleshy. Eye shallow. Flesh yellowish white, slightly perfumed. One of the best kitchen apples. September to November.

Mannington's Pearmain, d. - Medium sized, abrupt pearmain-shaped. Skin rich golden yellow, covered with russet, and dull brownish red next the sun. Eye closed. Stalk long. Flesh yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, sugary, and aromatic. A first-rate late dessert apple. October to March.

Margaret, d. (Early Pled Margaret, Eve, Red Juneat-ing, Striped Juneating, Striped Quarrenden). - Under the medium size, roundish-ovate, narrowing towards the eye. Skin greenish yellow, with deep red stripes on one side.

Eye small, closed, and set in a shallow plaited basin. Flesh white, brisk, juicy, and vinous. "One of the best early apples," generally eaten off the tree. August.

Margil, d. (Neverfail). - Small, ovato-conical, slightly angular. Skin orange, streaked and mottled with red next the sun, slightly russety in the shade. Stalk short. Eye small, set in an irregular basin. Flesh yellow, firm, and richly aromatic. November to March.

Megginch Favourite. See Golden Reinette,

Melon Apple, d. - Medium sized, roundish, and nar-rowing a little towards the eye. Skin lemon yellow on the shaded side, and light crimson next the sun. Eye small and half open. Stalk half an inch long, very slender. Flesh yellowish white, very tender, crisp, juicy, sweet, and vinous, with a delicate perfume. A first-rate American apple, which ripens in this country. December and January.

Mere de Menage, k. - Large, conical. Skin red, streaked with darker red all over, except a little on the shaded side, where it is yellow. Eye sunk in an angular basin. Stalk very stout, inserted in a deep cavity, so much so as to be scarcely visible. Flesh firm, crisp, brisk, and juicy. A valuable and beautiful kitchen apple. In use from October to January.

Milton Golden Pippin. See Golden Pippin.

Minchall Crab, k. (Lancashire Crab). - Large, round, and considerably depressed. Skin dull green on the shaded side, and tinged and striped with dull red on the side next the sun. Eye large and open. Stalk rather short. Flesh white, firm, crisp, and briskly acid. November to March.

MinieR's Dumpling, k. - Large, roundish, somewhat flattened, and angular. Skin dark green, covered with dark red next the sun. Stalk an inch long, and stout. Flesh firm, juicy, and sub-acid. November to May.

Monstrous Pippin. See Gloria Mundi

Morris' Nonpareil Russet, d. - Small, conical, and

with the eye placed laterally. Skin green, covered with

large patches of russet. Eye small and open. Stalk

short and deeply inserted. Flesh greenish, firm, crisp,

juicy, sugary, and aromatic. An excellent dessert apple.

October to March.

Mother Apple. See Oslin.

Mother Apple, American, d. - Above medium size, conical and angular. Skin deep yellow, but highly coloured, with veins and mottles of crimson. Eye small and closed. Stalk half an inch long, slender. Flesh yellowish white, vey tender, and juicy; crisp, sweet, and with a balsamic flavour. A first-rate American apple, which ripens well in this country. October.

Motteux' Seedling. See Beachamwell.

Nanny, d. - Medium sized, roundish, angular and ribbed round the eye. Skin greenish yellow, streaked with crimson, and often with a deep red cheek. Eye open. Stalk short. Flesh yellow, soft, and tender, juicy, sugary, and with the Ribston Pippin and Margil flavours. A first-rate dessert apple. In use in October, but soon becomes mealy.

Nelson Codlin, k.d. (Nelson). - Large and handsome, of a conical or oblong shape. Skin of a uniform rich yellow, and covered with rather large dark dots. Eye open, set in a deep, plaited, irregular basin. Stalk very short. Flesh yellowish white, delicate, tender, juicy, and sugary. A valuable apple for the kitchen or even the dessert. Season from September to January.

Neverfail. See Margil.

New Nonpareil. See Early Nonpareil.

Newtown Pippin, d. - Medium sized, roundish, rather irregular, and obscurely ribbed. Skin dull green, changing to olive green when ripe, with a brownish blush next the sun. Eye small and closed, set in a shallow basin. Stalk short, slender, and deeply set. Flesh greenish white, tender, juicy, and crisp, with a fine aroma. Requires a wall in this country. December to April.

New York Gloria Mundi. See Gloria Mundi.

Nonesuch, k.d. - Medium sized, round, and flattened. Skin greenish yellow, striped with dull red next the sun. Stalk short and slender. Eye small, set in a wide, shallow basin. Flesh white, tender, and pleasantly sub-acid. September and October.

Nonpareil, d. (Hunt's Nonpareil, Lovedon's Pippin) - Rather below medium size, roundish, slightly ovate. Skin greenish yellow, with pale russet, and brownish red next the sun. Stalk long and slender. Eye small, set in a narrow, round basin. Flesh greenish white, firm, crisp, and richly flavoured. A first-rate dessert apple. January to May.

Norfolk Bearer, k. - About medium size, roundish, angular round the eye. Skin green, with a yellowish tinge on the shaded side, but covered with dark crimson next the sun. Eye small and slightly open. Stalk half an inch long, slender. Flesh greenish, tender, crisp, with a brisk and agreeable flavour. Tree a great bearer. December and January.

Norfolk Beefing, k. (Catshead Beefing, Head's Baker). - Large, round, flat at the ends. Skin green, and deep red next the sun. Stalk short, fleshy, and deeply inserted. Eye large, set in a deep and irregularly plaited basin. Flesh greenish white, firm, and sub-acid. "Excellent for drying." November to July.

Norfolk Colman. See Winter Colman. Norfolk Pippin. See Adams' Pearmain. Norfolk Storing. See Winter Colman. Normanton Wonder. See Dumelow's Seedling.

Northern Greening, k. (Walmer Court). - Above the medium size, roundish ovate. Skin dull green, brownish red next the sun. Stalk short and thick. Eye small. Flesh greenish white, sub-acid. A first-rate kitchen apple. November to April.

Northern Spy, d. - Large, conical, and angular. Skin yellow on the shaded side, but streaked with crimson on the side next the sun. Stalk three quarters of an inch long, slender. Flesh yellowish white, juicy, rich, and aromatic. An American apple, which ripens well in this country. December to May.

Northwick Pippin. See Blenheim Orange.

Nutmeg Pippin. See Cockle Pippin.

Oldaker's New. See Alfriston.

Old Maid's. See Knobbed Russet.

Orange Pippin. See Isle of Wight Pippin.

Ord's Apple, d. - Medium sized, conical, with prominent and unequal ribs, forming ridges round the eye. Skin smooth and shiny, light green, and with pale brownish red next the sun. Eye small and closed. Stalk short. Flesh tender, crisp, and brittle; very juicy, vinous, and perfumed. An excellent dessert apple, January to May.

Oslin, D. (Arbroath Pippin, Mother Apple). - Medium sized, roundish, flattened. Skin green, changing to lemon yellow, dotted with greyish-green specks. Stalk thick and short. Eye in a shallow, plaited basin. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, and highly aromatic. One of the best summer apples. August.

Owen's Golden Beauty. See Joanneting.

Ox Apple. See Gloria Mundi.

Oxford Peach. See Scarlet Pearmain.

Pearmain. See Winter Pearmain.

Pearson's Plate, d. - Small, roundish, and flattened. Skin greenish yellow, red next the sun. Eye open and shallow. Stalk half an inch long. Flesh greenish yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, and sugary, with a fine brisk flavour. A first-rate dessert fruit. December to March.

Pennington's Seedling, d. - Medium sized, flat, and slightly angular. Skin covered with yellow russet, pale brown next the sun. Stalk long, thick, and set in a wide, irregular cavity. Eye with long segments, shallow. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, and highly flavoured. November to March.

Phillipps' Reinette. See Court of Wick.

Piles' Russet, d. - Rather large, irregular. Skin pale green, and covered with thick russet. Stalk short. Eye closed. Flesh greenish yellow, firm, sugary, and aromatic. March and April.

Pineapple Russet, d. - Above medium size, roundish ovate, and angular. Skin greenish yellow, dotted with white spots on one side, and covered with thick yellowish russet on the other. Stalk an inch long. Eye small, set in a shallow, plaited basin. Flesh pale yellow, crisp, very juicy, tender, with a highly aromatic perfume. One of the best dessert apples. September and October.

Pinner Seedling, d. (Carel's Seedling). - Medium sized, roundish ovate, and slightly angular. Skin greenish yellow, nearly covered with russet, and with a reddish-brown cheek next the sun. Eye small and closed. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, crisp, juicy, sugary, and brisk. December to April.

Pitmaston NonpaReil, d. (Russet Coat Nonpareil). - Medium sized, flat, compressed at the ends. Skin dull green, covered with a thin yellow russet, with a faint red next the sun. Stalk short. Eye open, large, and placed in a broad, shallow, and irregularly plaited cavity. Flesh greenish yellow, firm, and richly aromatic. November and December.

Pomme Grise, d. - Small, roundish, or ovate. Skin russety, with a brownish-red tinge on the side next the sun. Eye small and open. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, tender, crisp, juicy, sugary, and aromatic. October to February.

Portugal. See Reinette du Canada.

Potter's Large. See Kentish Fill Basket.

Powell's Russet, d. - Small, roundish, flat at the ends. Skin yellowish green, and russety. Stalk short and slender. Eye small. Flesh pale yellow, rich, and aromatic. November to January.

Princess Noble. See Golden Reinette. Princess Noble Zoete. See Court-pendu Plat. Queen's Apple. See Borsdorffer.

Ravelston Pippin, d. - Medium sized, roundish, irregularly shaped, and ribbed. Skin greenish yellow, covered with red streaks. Eye closed. Stalk short and thick. Flesh yellow, firm, sweet, and pleasantly flavoured. August.

Read's Baker. See Norfolk Beefing.

Red Astrachan, d. (Anglesea Pippin). - Medium sized, conical, and angular. Skin entirely covered with bright red on the side next the sun; deep yellow in the shade, and covered with a bloom. Stalk snort, deeply inserted. Eye closed. Flesh white, and richly flavoured. Very prolific, and an excellent dessert apple. August and September.

Red Quarrenden. See Devonshire Quarrenden.

Red-StReak, c.k. (Scudamore's Crab). - Medium sized, roundish. Skin deep yellow, and streaked all over with red. Eye small. Stalk short and slender. Flesh firm, crisp, and rather dry.

Reinette Blanche d'EsPagne, k.d. (Cobbett's Fall Pippin, Pall Pippin). - -Large, roundish, oblong, angular, with broad ribs; apex nearly as broad as the base. Skin yellowish green in the shade; orange, tinged with red, next the sun; dotted with black. Stalk half an inch long, set in a small cavity. Eye large, open, deeply sunk in an irregular basin. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, tender, and sugary. One of the largest apples, and of excellent quality. November to March.

reinette du Canada, k.d. (Portugal Russet, St. Helena Russet). - Large, conical, and flattened. Skin greenish yellow, brown next the sun. Stalk short, inserted in a wide hollow. Eye set in a deep, irregular basin. Flesh white, firm, and juicy. November to May.

Reinette Grise, d. - Medium sized, round, and compressed at both ends, rather broadest at the base. Skin yellowish green in the shade; dull orange, tinged with red, next the sun; covered with grey russet. Eye small, set in a rather shallow, narrow, and angular basin. Stalk short, inserted in a wide and deep cavity. Flesh yellowish white, firm, juicy, rich, and sugary, with a pleasant subacid flavour. A dessert apple of the first quality. In use from November to April.

Reinette Van Mons,d. - Below medium size, flattened, and almost oblate, having five rather obscure ribs, which terminate in distinct ridges round the eye. Skin greenish yellow in the shade, but with a dull and brownish-orange tinge next the sun; the whole surface has a thin coat-ing of brown russet. Eye closed, set in a rather deep depression. Stalk half an inch long. Flesh yellowish, tender, crisp, juicy, sugary, and aromatic. December to May.

Rhode Island Greening, k.d. - Large, roundish, and compressed. Skin dark green, changing to pale green, dullish red near the stalk, which is long, curved, and thickest at the bottom. Eye small, closed, and sunk in an open cavity. Flesh yellow, tender, crisp, juicy, rich, and aromatic. November to March.

Ribston Pippin, d. (Glory of York, Formosa Pippin, Travers' Pippin). - Medium sized, roundish, broadest at the base, irregular. Skin greenish yellow, changing when, ripe to deep yellow; mottled and streaked with red and russet next the sun. Stalk half an inch long, slender, set in a wide cavity. Eye small, closed, and sunk in an irregular basin, Flesh deep yellow, fine, crisp, sharp, and richly aromatic. The king of English dessert apples. October to May.

Book's Nest. See Aromatic Russet.

Rosemary Russet, d. - Medium sized, ovate. Skin yellow, tinged with green, tinged with red on the side next the sun, and covered with thin pale brown russet. Eye small and generally closed. Stalk very long. Flesh yellow, crisp, tender, very juicy, sugary, and highly aromatic. A first-rate dessert apple. In use from December to February.

Ross Nonpareil, d. - Medium sized, roundish, narrowing towards the eye. Skin covered with thin russet, with faint red next the sun. Stalk long, slender, and deeply inserted. Eye set in a shallow basin. Flesh greenish white, tender, and richly aromatic. November to April

Round Winter Nonesuch, k. - Large, roundish, and depressed. Skin lively green, almost entirely covered with broken streaks and patches of fine deep red, and thickly strewed with russety dots; in some specimens the colour extends almost entirely round the fruit in long, broad patches. Eye large, closed, and prominetly set on the surface. Stalk short, deeply inserted in a funnel-shaped cavity. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy, and slightly acid. A first-rate kitchen apple. In use from November to February.

Royal Pearmain, k.d. (Herefordshire Pearmain). - Rather large, oblong, and slightly angular. Skin yellowish green in the shade, and marked with russety specks; tinged with dull red next the sun, and sometimes with a few stripes of red. Eye small and open, set in a small, shallow basin. Stalk short, deeply inserted. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy, and particularly rich and aromatic. In season from November to March.

Royal Russet, k. (Leathercoat). - Large, conical. Skin, yellowish green, covered with grey russet. Stalk short. Eye small. Flesh greenish white, slightly aromatic. November to May.

Royal Somerset. See London Pippin.

Roxbury Russet. See Boston Russet.

Russetcoat Nonpareil. See Pitmaston Nonpareil

Russet Golden Pippin. See Golden Pippin.

Russet Table Pearmain, d. - Below the medium size, oblong ovate. Skin very russety, with, yellowish green shining out on the shaded side; and orange, with a name of red breaking through the russet, on the side next the sun. Eye open. Stalk half an inch long. Flesh yellow, firm, sugary, rich, and juicy, with a pleasant perfume. A first-rate dessert apple. In use from November to February.

Russian. See Court-pendu Plat,

Russian Emperor. See Emperor Alexander,

Rymer, k. - Large, roundish, regularly formed, and angular. Skin pale yellow, tinged all over with delicate rose, and of a deep bright red next the sun. Eye open, placed in an irregular, angular basin, which is surrounded by several prominent knobs. Stalk short and deeply inserted. Flesh yellow, delicate, juicy, and briskly acid. One of the best culinary apples, admirably adapted for sauce, or for baking. In use from October to December. Tree healthy, vigorous, and an abundant bearer.

Sack Apple. See Devonshire Quarrenden.

Sack and Sugar, d. - Below medium size, roundish, inclining to oval, with prominent ridges round the eye. Skin pale yellow, with a few broken streaks of red. Eye large and open. Stalk short. Flesh white, very tender, and juicy, with a brisk and balsamic flavour. Early in August.

St. Helena Russet. See Reinette du Canada.

Sam Rawlings. See Hoary Morning.

Sam Young, d. (Irish Russet). - Below medium size, roundish, compressed, and regular. Skin bright yellow, with grey russet, and dotted with brown spots on the yellow ground; russety red next the sun. Stalk short. Eye large and open, set in a broad basin. Flesh greenish yellow, tender, juicy, and richly flavoured. November to February.

Sam's Crab. See Longville's Kernel,

Scarlet Nonpareil, d. - Medium sized, roundish, flattened, handsome, and regularly formed. Skin green, tinged with russet; deep red, streaked with brown, next the sun. Stalk long and stout. Eye set in a regular, slightly-plaited, shallow basin. Flesh firm, yellowish white, rich, and juicy. January to March.

Scarlet Pearmain, d. (Bell's Scarlet, Oxford Peach).

- Medium sized, conical. Skin deep red, with yellow in the shade; bright crimson next the sun. Stalk long, slender, and deeply set. Eye full and deeply sunk. Flesh white, tinged with pink, juicy, crisp, and pleasant. September to December.

Screveton Golden Pippin, d. - Larger than the old Golden Pippin, and little, if at all, inferior to it in flavour. Skin yellowish, considerably marked with russet. Flesh yellow, and more tender than the old Golden Pippin. December to April.

Scudamore's Crab. See Red-Streak.

Shepherd's Seedling. See Alfriston.

Sir Walter Blackett's, d. (Edinburgh Cluster). - Small, roundish-ovate. Skin pale lemon yellow, very much dotted with pale brown russet and patches of the same, and with a faint orange tinge next the sun. Eye small and closed. Stalk long, deeply inserted. Flesh white, tender, juicy, and brisk, with a peculiar aroma. A first-rate dessert apple for northern districts. November to January.

Small's Admirable, k.d. - Above medium size, roundish-ovate, and flattened obtusely angular on the sides. Skin of a uniform lemon-yellow colour. Eye small, closed, and set in a rather deep basin. Stalk an inch long, slender. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, sweet, and agreeably acid, with a delicate perfume. November and December.

Somerset Lasting, k. - Large, oblate, and irregular on the sides. Skin pale yellow, streaked and dotted with a little bright crimson. Eye large and open. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, tender, crisp, with a rough acid. October to February.

Sops in Wine, d. - Small, globular, narrow towards the eye. Skin crimson in the shade, stained and striped with purplish crimson next the sun; covered with white bloom. Stalk long and slender. Eye open, set in a shallow basin. Flesh white, stained with pink, firm, crisp, and juicy. October to February.

Speckled Golden Reinette, See Barcelona Pearmains.

Speckled Pearmain. See Barcelona Pearmain.

Spice Apple. See Aromatic Russet.

Springrove Codlin, k. - Medium sized, conical, broad at the base, and narrow at the apex. Skin greenish yellow, tinged with orange on the side next the sun. Eye closed. Stalk short. Flesh greenish yellow, soft, sweet, slightly acid, and agreeably perfumed. An excellent summer kitchen apple. In use from July to October.

Spring Ribston, d. (Baddow Pippin). - Below medium size, roundish, or rather oblate, ribbed on the sides, and knobbed round the apex. Skin yellowish green, covered with dull red next the sun. Eye large and open. Stalk very short. Mesh greenish white, crisp, juicy, sugary, with an aromatic flavour. A first-rate dessert apple. November to May.

Stagg's Nonpareil. See Early Nonpareil.

Stamford Pippin, d.k. - Large, roundish, inclining to ovate. Skin yellow, with a slight tinge of orange on one side. Eye small and half open. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, firm, but quite tender, crisp, and very juicy, with a sweet, brisk flavour, and pleasant aroma. December to March.

Stettin Pippin. See Dutch Mignonne.

Striped Beefing, k. - Large, roundish, and somewhat flattened. Skin green, changing to greenish yellow, and almost entirely covered with broken streaks and patches* of red. Eye large and open. Stalk rather short, deeply inserted, flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy, and pleasantly acid. A very fine culinary apple. In use from October to May.

Striped Holland Pippin. See Lincolnshire Holland Pippin.

Striped Joanneting. See Margaret.

Striped Quarrenden. See Margaret.

Sturmer Pippin, d. - Medium sized, roundish, and flattened. Skin yellowish green, and brownish red next the sun. Eye small and closed. Stalk long and straight. Flesh yellow, firm, brisk, sugary, and richly flavoured. January to June.

Sudlow's Fall. See Franklin's Golden Pippin,

Sugarloaf Pippin, k. - Medium sized, oblong. Skin fine light yellow, dotted with green; becoming almost white when fully ripe. Eye small. Stalk long. Flesh whitish, firm, crisp, and very juicy, with a pleasant, sweet, and sub-acid flavour. Ripe in August.

Summer Golden Pippin, d. - Below medium size; ovate, and flattened at the ends. Skin pale yellow in the shade, tinged with orange and brownish red next the sun. Eye open. Stalk thick and short. Flesh yellowish, firm, very juicy, with a rich vinous and sugary flavour. A delicious, early dessert apple. End of August.

Summer Nonpareil. See Early Nonpariel.

Summer Pearmain, d. (Autumn Pearmain). - Medium sized, conical. Skin rich yellow, thickly dotted with brown dots in the shade, and striped and mottled with orange and bright red next the sun. Eye small. Stalk short, fleshy at the base, at its union with the fruit. Flesh yellowish white, crisp, and richly perfumed. October to January.

Summer Strawberry, d. - Below medium size, oblate, even, and regularly formed. Skin smooth and shining, striped all over with yellow and red stripes. Eye not at all depressed, surrounded with prominent plaits. Stalk three quarters of an inch long. Flesh white, tender, juicy, briskly and pleasantly flavoured. September.

Sweeny Nonpareil, k. - Above medium size, roundish-ovate. Skin bright green and russety, sometimes with a tinge of brown next the sun. Eye small and half open. Stalk long. Flesh greenish white, firm, crisp, and powerfully acid. An excellent sauce apple. January to April

Sykehouse Russet, d.-Small, roundish, compressed. Skin greenish yellow and russety in the shade, brownish red next the sun. Eye open, deeply sunk. Flesh greenish yellow, and richly flavoured. An excellent apple, and deserves general cultivation. November to February.

Thorle Pippin. See Whorle Pippin,

Toker's Incomparable, k. - Large, ovate, broad, and flattened at the base. Skin yellowish green, with a tinge of red next the sun, and a few crimson streaks. Eye large, nearly closed. Stalk very short. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, tender, juicy, with a pleasant acid. November to Christmas.

Tower of Glammis, K. (Carse of Gowrie). - Large, conical, and distinctly four-sided. Skin deep sulphur yellow. Eye closed and deeply set. Stalk an inch long, deeply inserted. Flesh greenish white, very juicy, crisp, brisk, and perfumed. November to February.

Transparent Pippin. See Court of Wick.

Travers' Pippin. See Ribston Pippin.

Tulip, d. - Below medium size, ovato-conical. Skin, all over deep red, except on the shaded side, where it is golden yellow. Eye open. Stalk short. Flesh greenish yellow, crisp, juicy, sweet, and sub-acid. November to April.

Wadhurst Pippin, k. - Above medium size, sometimes large, conical, and angular. Skin yellow, and mottled with brownish red on the side next the sun. Eye closed and deeply set. Stalk short and stout. Flesh yellowish, crisp, juicy, and briskly flavoured. October to February.

Walmer Court. See Northern Greening. Waltham Abbey Seedling. See Golden Noble. Warter's Golden Pippin. See Golden Pippin. Warwickshire Pippin. See Wyken Pippin. Week Pearmain. See Wickham's Pearmain. Weeks' Pippin. See Court of Wick. Wellington. See Dumelow's Seedling.

Wheeler's Russet, d. - Medium sized, roundish, compressed, and irregular. Skin pale russet in the shade, bright brown next the sun. Stalk short. Eye small. Flesh greenish white, firm, and brisk flavoured. November to April.

White Astrachan, d. - Medium sized, conical. Skin pale yellow, or almost white, with faint streaks of red next the sun. Stalk thick and short. Eye small. Remarkable for the transparency of its flesh. August and September.

White Paradise, d. (Lady's Finger, Egg Apple). - Medium sized, oblong. Skin smooth, fine deep yellow, marked with broken streaks and dots of red. Eye open. Stalk an inch long. Flesh yellowish, tender, crisp, sugary, and pleasantly flavoured. October.

Whorle Pippin, d. (Thorle Pippin). - Below medium size, oblate. Skin smooth, shining, and glossy, entirely covered with fine bright crimson, except where shaded, and then it is clear yellow. Eye large, half open, and frequently rent. Stalk very short. Flesh yellowish white, firm, crisp, very juicy, with a pleasant, refreshing flavour. August.

Wickham's Pearmain,d. (WeekPearmain). - Medium sized, conical. Skin yellow, and almost entirely covered with bright red next the sun. Eye half open. Stalk half an inch long. Flesh greenish yellow, tender, crisp, juicy, sugary, and highly flavoured. October to December.

Winter Codlin, k. - Large, conical, five-sided, and ribbed. Skin smooth, yellowish green, and sometimes with a tinge of red next the sun. Eye very large and open. Static very short. Flesh greenish white, tender, juicy, sweet, and sub-acid. September to February.

Winter Colman, k. (Norfolk Colman, Norfolk Storing) - Large, round, and much flattened at both ends. Skin pale yellow, spotted with red on the shaded side, and lively red next the sun. Eye small and open. Stalk short and deeply inserted. Flesh firm, crisp, and briskly acid. An excellent culinary apple. From November to March.

Winter Greening. See French Crab.

Winter Majetin, k. - Large, roundish, terminated at the apex by five prominent crowns. Skin green, tinged with dull red on the side next the sun. Eye small and closed, set in a deep, narrow, and angular basin. Stalk long and slender. Flesh greenish white, firm, and of an agreeable acid flavour. This is a very desirable culinary apple. In season from November to March. The tree is a very prolific bearer.

Winter Pearmain, k.d. (Old Pearmain). - Large, conical, somewhat five-sided towards the crown. Skin smooth and shining ; greenish yellow on the shaded side, but covered with deep red and red streaks next the sun. Eye large and open. Stalk short. Flesh yellowish, firm, crisp, juicy, and sugary, with a brisk and pleasant flavour. December to April.

Winter Strawberry, k.d. - Medium sized, round. Skin yellow, striped with red. Eye prominent, surrounded with plaits. Stalk about an inch long, inserted in a shallow cavity. Flesh yellowish, crisp, juicy, briskly acid, and with a pleasant aroma. November to March.

Winter Quoining, k.d. (Winter Queening). - Medium sized, abrupt-conical, five-sided, and angular at the apex. Skin pale yellow, almost entirely covered with red. Eye small and closed. Stalk half an inch long. Flesh greenish yellow, tender, sweet, and perfumed. November to May.

Wollaton Pippin. Court-pendu Plat.

Wood's Huntingdon. See Court of Wick.

Woodstock Pippin. See Blenkeim Orange,

Wormsley Pippin, k.d. (knight's Codlin). - Medium sized, roundish, narrow towards the eye. Skin pale green, becoming deeper towards the sun, and marked with dark specks. Stalk an inch long, deeply set. Eye deeply sunk, placed in a plaited basin. Flesh white, crisp, and highly flavoured. September and October.

Wygers. See Golden Reinette.

Wyken Pippin, d. (Arley, Girkin Pippin, Warwick-shire Pippin). - Small, roundish, and compressed. Skin pale yellowish green, with dull orange next the sun. Stalk short. Eye small. Flesh greenish yellow, tender, very juicy, sweet, and richly flavoured. December to April.

Wyker Pippin. See Golden Reinette.

Yellow Harvest. See Early Harvest.

Yorkshire Greening, k. (Coates', Yorkshire Goose Sauce). - Large, roundish, irregular, and flattened. Skin dark green, striped with dull red next the sun. Stalk short and thick. Eye closed. Flesh white, and pleasantly acid. One of the best kitchen apples. October to January.

LISTS OF SELECT APPLES, ADAPTED TO VARIOUS LATITUDES OF GREAT BRITAIN.

I. SOUTHERN DISTRICTS OF ENGLAND, and not extending further north than the river trent.

1. Summer Apples.

Dessert.

Borovitsky

Devonshire Quarrenden Early Harvest Early Julien Irish Peach Joanneting Kerry Pippin Margaret

Sack and Sugar Summer Golden Pippin

Kitchen. Carlisle Codlin Duchess of Oldenburgh Keswick Codlin Lord Suffield Manks Codlin Springrove Codlin

2. Autumn Apples.

Dessert. Adams' Pearmain American Mother Apple Borsdorffer Blenheim Pippin Claygate Pearmain Coe's Golden Drop Cornish Aromatic Court of Wick Cox's Orange Pippin Downton Pippin Early Nonpareil Fearn's Pippin Franklin's Golden Pippin Golden Pippin Golden Reinette Golden Winter Pearmain Lucombe's Pine Margil Melon Apple Nanny

Pine Apple Russet Ribston Pippin Sykehouse Russet Red Ingestrie Reinette Van Mons

White Ingestrie

Kitchen.

Bedfordshire Foundling Cellini

Cox's Pomona Emperor Alexander Flower of Kent Forge

Gloria Mundi Golden Noble Greenup's Pippin Harvey Apple Hawthornden Hoary Morning Kentish Fill Basket Lemon Pippin Mere de Manage Nelson Codlin Nonesuch Tower of Glammis Wadhurst Pippin Winter Quoining Wormsley Pippin Yorkshire Greening

3. Winter Apples.

Dessert. Ashmead's Kernel Barcelona Pearmain Boston Russet Braddick's Nonpareil Claygate Pearmain Cockle Pippin Cornish Giiliflower Court-pendu Plat Downton Nonpareil Dredge's Fame Dutch Mignonne Golden Harvey G olden Russet Hughes' Golden Pippin Hubbard's Pearmain Keddleston Pippin Lamb Abbey Pearmain

Maclean's Favourite Mannington's Pearmain Nonpareil Ord's Apple Pearson's Plate Pinner Seedling Pitmaston Nonpareil Ross Nonpareil Russet Table Pearmain Sam Young Spring Ribston Sturmer Pippin Wyken Pippin

Kitchen. Alfriston Beauty of Kent Bess Pool

Brabant Bellefleur Brownlees' Russet Dumelow's Seedling French Crab Gooseberry Apple Hambledon Deux Ans Hanwell Souring Minchall Crab Norfolk Beefing Norfolk Colman

Norfolk Stone Pippin Northern Greening Reinette Blanche d'Espagne Rhode Island Greening Round Winter Nonesuch Royal Pearmain Royal Russet Striped Beefing Winter Majetin Winter Pearmain

II. NORTHERN DISTRICTS OF ENGLAND, extending from the river trent to the river tyne.

1. Summer Apples.

Dessert. Devonshire Quarrenden Early Harvest Irish Peach Joanneting Kerry Pippin Margaret Oslin Whorle

Kitchen. Carlisle Codlin Keswick Codlin Lord Suffield Manks Codlin Nonesuch Springrove Codlin

2. Autumn Apples.

Dessert.

Borsdorffer Downton Pippin Early Nonpareil Franklin's Golden Pippin Golden Monday Golden Winter Pearmain Red lngestrie Ribston Pippin Stamford Pippin Summer Pearmain Wormsley Pippin

Yellow lngestrie

Kitchen. Cellini

Emperor Alexander Gloria Mundi Greenup's Pippin Hawthornden Lemon Pippin Mere de Menage Nelson Codlin Nonesuch Tower of Glammis

3. Winter Apples.

Dessert. Adams' Pearmain Barcelona Pearmain Bess Pool Braddick's Nonpareil

Claygate Pearmain Cockle Pippin Court of Wick Court-pendu Plat Golden Pippin

Dessert.

Golden Reinette Keddleston Pippin Margil Nonpareil

Pitmaston Nonpareil Royal Pearmain Scarlet Nonpareil Stunner Pippin Sykehouse Russet

Kitchen. Alfriston

Bedfordshire Foundling Blenheim Pippin Dumelow's Seedling French Crab Mere de Manage Nelson Codlin Northern Greening Round Winter Nonesuch Yorkshire Greening

III. BORDER COUNTIES of ENGLAND and SCOTLAND, AND THE WARM AND SHELTERED SITUATIONS IN OTHER

PARTS OF SCOTLAND.

1. SUMMER AND AUTUMN APPLES.

Dessert. Bess Pool Cellini

Devonshire Quarrenden Early Julien Federal Pearmain Golden Monday Greenup's Pippin Grey Leadington Irish Peach Kerry Pippin Margaret Nonesuch Oslin

Ravelston Pippin Red Astrachan Red Ingestrie

Sir Walter Blackett's Summer Pearmain Summer Strawberry White Paradise Whorle

Wormsley Pippin Yellow Ingestrie

Kitchen. Carlisle Codlin Dutch Codlin Hawthornden Keswick Codlin Manks Codlin Nelson Codlin Springrove Codlin

2. Winter Apples. Those marked * require a wall.

Dessert. *Adams' Pearmain *Barcelona Pearmain

Bess Pool *Braddick's Nonpareil

Court of Wick *Downton Pippin

*Golden Pippin * Golden Russet *Margil *Nonpareil *Pearson's Plate *Pennington's Seedling *Ribston Pippin

*Scarlet Nonpareil Sturmer Pippin

Sykehouse Russet

Wyken Pippin

Kitchen. Bedfordshire Foundling Brabant Bellefleur

Dumelow's Seedling French Crab Royal Russet Rymer

Tower of Glammis Winter Pearmain Winter Strawberry Yorkshire Greening

IV. NORTHERN PARTS OF SCOTLAND, AND OTHER EXPOSED SITUATIONS IN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND.

1. Summer and Autumn Apples. Those marked * require a wall.

Dessert. Devonshire Quarrenden Early Julien Kerry Pippin Nonesuch *Ravelston Pippin

Summer Strawberry

Kitchen. Carlisle Codlin Hawthornden Keswick Codlin Manks Codlin

2. Winter Apples.

Dessert. * Golden Russet

Grey Leadington *Margil

Winter Strawberry

Kitchen. French Crab Tower of Glammis Yorkshire Greening

V. FOR ESPALIERS, OR DWARFS.

These succeed well when grafted on the Paradise or Doucin stock ; and, from their small habit of growth, are well adapted for that mode of culture.

Adams' Pearmain American Mother Apple Ashmead's Kernel Borovitski Boston Russet Braddick's Nonpareil Cellini Christie's Pippin

Claygate Pearmain Cockle Pippin Coe's Golden Drop Cornish Gilliflower Court of Wick Court-pondu Plat Cox's Orange Pippin Downton Pippin

Dutch Mignonna Early Harvest Early Julien Early Nonpareil Franklin's Golden Pippin Golden Harvey Golden Pippin. Golden Reinetts Golden Russat Hawthorndea Holbert's Victoria Hubbard's Pearmain Hughes' Golden. Pippin Irish Peach Isle of Wight Pippin Joanneting Keddleston Pippin Kerry Pippin Keswick Codlin Lamb Abbey Pearmain Lucombe's Pine Maclean's Favourite Manks Codlin Mannington's Pearmain

Margaret Margil Melon Apple Nanny Nonesuch Nonpareil Oslin

Pearson's Plato Pennington's Seedling Pine Apple Russet Pinner Seedling Pitmaston Nonpariol Red Ingestrie Reinette Van Mons Ross Nonpareil Russet Table Pearmain Sam Young Searlet Nonpareil Scarlet Pearmain Sturmer Pippin Summer Golden Pippin Summer Pearmain Sykehouse Russet Yellow Ingestrie

VI. FOR ORCHARD PLANTING AS STANDARDS.

These are generally strong-growing or productive varieties, the fruit of which being mostly of a largo size, or showy appearance, they are, on that account, well adapted for orchard planting, to supply the markets.

Alfriston

Barcelona Pearmain Beauty of Kent Bedfordshire Foundling Bess Pool Blenheim Pippin Brabant Belleneur Brownlees' Russet Cellini

Cox's Pomona Devonshire Quarrenden Duchess of Oldenburgh Dumelow's Seedling Dutch Codlin

Emperor Alexander English Codlin Fearn's Pippin Flower of Kent Forge

French Crab Gloria Mundi Golden Noble Golden Winter Pearmain Gooseberry Apple Hambledon Deux Ans Hanwell Souring Harvey Apple Hoary Morning

Hollandbury

Kentish Fill Basket

Kerry Pippin

Keswick Codlin

Lemon Pippin

Lewis' Incomparable

London Pippin

Longvilles' Kernel

Manks Codlin

Margaret

Mere de Menage

Minchall Crab

Minier's Dumpling

Nelson Codlin

Norfolk Bearer

Norfolk Beefing

Northern Greening

Reinette Blanche d'Espagne

Reinette du Canada Rhode Island Greening Round Winter Nonesuch Royal Pearmain Royal Russet Rymer

Small's Admirable Striped Beefing Toker's Incomparable Tower of Glammis Winter Codlin Winter Colman Winter Majetin Winter Pearmain Winter Quoining Wormsley Pippin Wyken Pippin Yorkshire Greening