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
A first-rate New England fruit, raised by the Rev. S. Porter, of
Sherburne, Mass. and deservedly a great favorite in the Boston market.
The fruit is remarkably fair, and the tree is very productive. It
is rather large, oblong, narrowing to the eye. Skin, clear, glossy,
bright yellow, and when exposed, with a dull blush next the sun. Flesh,
fine-grained, and abounding with juice, of a sprightly agreeable
flavor. Ripens in September, and deserves general cultivation.--_Down.
Fr. Amer._ 92.
745. POUND.
A very large and showy fruit, but of very indifferent quality; and not
worth cultivation, where better sorts are to be had.
The fruit is roundish-oblong, striped with red, on a dull
greenish-yellow ground. The stalk short, and deeply inserted.
The flesh, yellowish-green, and without much flavor. October to
January.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 127.
746. POUND PIPPIN.
This is a large handsome apple, of a greenish color, and is good for
baking. It is ripe in January.--_Fors. Treat._ 121.
747. POWNAL SPITZEMBERG.
So named from its native place, and its resemblance to the Esopus
Spitzemberg. It is a very superior winter fruit.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 51.
This is an American variety.--_H._
748. PRIESTLEY.
SYNONYME.--Priestley’s American.
A large spicy-flavored apple, of second-rate quality, suitable either
for kitchen or dessert use. It is of a roundish-oblong shape, yellow
and red color, and in use from December till April.--_Down. Fr. Amer._
126.
749. PRINCE ROYAL.
A medium sized apple, of inferior quality; oblate shape, and striped
with red, it is in use from December till January--_H. S. C._ p. 32.
750. PRYOR’S RED.
A native of Virginia. The fruit is very large; color, brownish-red; its
flesh at maturity, juicy, and very fine. A winter fruit.--_Ken. Amer.
Or._ 59.
751. QUATFORD AROMATIC.
A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, with a rich aromatic
flavor. It is ripe in December.--_Riv. Cat._
752. QUEEN CHARLOTTE.
SYNONYME.--Queen; Boatswain’s Pippin.
A large sort of Crab, of inferior quality; it is of a conical shape,
green on one side, and red on the other.--_H. S. C._ n. 605.
753. RAMBOUR.
SYNONYME--Rambour Franc d’Hiver.
A large oblate culinary apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a green
color on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from October
till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 614.
754. RANGÉ.
A kitchen apple of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of an
oblate shape, red color, and in use from November till February.--_H.
S. C._ n. 616.
755. RATHER RIPE.
This is a small summer apple, it is roundish, and flattened, of a
yellow color, and second-rate quality as a dessert fruit, and is ripe
in August.--_H. S. C._ n. 620.
756. RAWLE’S JANETT.
A native of Virginia. The form is globular, flattened at the summit
and base; the color red and green; flesh very fragrant, more juicy,
and of superior flavor to the Newtown Pippin, and keeps equally as
well.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 59.
757. RED AISLE.
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