British Pomology: Or, the History, Description, Classification, and Synonymes, of the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great BritainHogg, Robert
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British Pomology: Or, the History, Description, Classification, and Synonymes, of the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great Britain
Hogg, Robert
Apples
Fruit, medium sized, two inches and three quarters broad, and about the
same in height; somewhat conical. Skin, tender, covered with a bloom
when on the tree, and of a pale, waxen, yellowish-green, which changes
to deep yellow color as it ripens; covered on the side exposed to the
sun, with broken stripes of beautiful crimson, and paler stripes on the
shaded side. Eye, closed, continues long green, set in a moderately
deep basin, which is surrounded with plaits, and small warts. Stalk,
very short and stout, sometimes only a fleshy knob, and set in a deep,
wide, smooth, and funnel-shaped cavity. Flesh, yellowish-white, firm,
juicy, and of a very pleasant, strong cinnamon, vinous, and sugary
flavor.
A very excellent Dutch apple, of first-rate quality; it is ripe in
November, and continues during the winter.
The tree is a good grower, but does not attain over the middle size,
and is an early and excellent bearer.--_Diel Kernobst._ xi 24.
583. GROSSE RHEINISCHER BOHNAPFEL.
Fruit, large, three inches broad, and the same in height; somewhat
conical. Skin, smooth, tender, greenish-yellow at first, but changing
by keeping to clear pale yellow, and on the side exposed to the sun,
it is marked with pale red stripes, mixed with darker red. Eye, open,
set in a rather shallow and wide basin. Stalk, short and fleshy,
sometimes only a fleshy knob, and set in a shallow and russety cavity.
Flesh, very white, firm, crisp, and juicy, with a somewhat aromatic and
sweet flavor, without any acid.
An excellent German culinary apple, ripe in January, and continuing in
use till July.
The tree is a strong and good grower, very beautiful, with fine dark
green, and shining foliage; it is a good bearer.--_Diel Kernobst._ i.
220.
584. HAMPSHIRE NONESUCH.
This is a pretty large, well-shaped apple, of a greenish-yellow color,
streaked with red, it keeps till the latter end of November.--_Fors.
Treat._ 106.
585. HAMPSTEAD SWEETING.
A middle sized cider apple, of ovate shape, and green and yellow
color.--_H. S. C._ p. 19.
586. HAGGERSTON PIPPIN.
A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is of a
roundish shape, green and red color, and is in use from November till
April.--_H. S. C._ n. 318.
587. HARRISON.
New Jersey is the most celebrated cider making district in America, and
this apple which originated in Essex county of that state, has long
enjoyed the highest reputation as a cider fruit. Ten bushels of these
apples make a barrel of cider. The tree grows thrivingly, and bears
very large crops. It is of medium size, and ovate shape, yellow color,
rich flavor, and producing a high colored cider of great body. The
fruit is very free from rot, falls easily from the tree about the first
of November, and keeps well. The best cider of this variety, is worth
from six to ten dollars a barrel, in New-York.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 145.
588. HARRISON’S NEWARK.
A small cider apple, of conical shape, and yellow and red color.--_H.
S. C._ p. 19.
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