A small dessert apple of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, skin covered with russet; and in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ p. 39. 818. SAPLING BARK. An early yellow apple, of inferior quality, it is of an oval shape, and ripe in August.--_H. S. C._ p. 40. 819. DE SAUGE. A cider apple of medium size, and oblate shape, the skin is yellow, and covered with brownish-red; it is in use from November till February. A bitter sweet.--_H. S. C._ n. 770. 820. SCARLET GOLDEN PIPPIN. A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality; in use from November till April. A variety from Essex, very good, and very late.--_Riv. Cat._ 821. SCARLET KEEPER. A medium sized dessert apple, of third-rate quality; it is conical, striped with red; and in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ p. 40. 822. SCHAFER. A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; resembling the Scarlet Nonpareil. It is of a roundish shape; skin, green on the shaded side, and red on the other; in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 771. 823. SCOTSMAN. A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. Tree, an excellent bearer, and bears when young; fruit of good quality, keeps well; a rare variety.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472. 824. SCOTTISH CHIEF. A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is an excellent bearer, healthy, middle sized; branches very pendent; fruit of good quality.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 471. 825. SEA CLIFF. A large kitchen apple, of second-rate quality, green color, and oblong shape; it is in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 40. 826. SEACLIFFE HAWTHORNDEN. SYNONYME.--Seacliffe Apple. A very large and handsome apple, of a round shape, pale yellow color, and first-rate quality. The tree is hardy, a good bearer, and highly deserving of cultivation.--_Laws. Cat._ 827. SEDGEFIELD. A medium sized apple of second-rate quality; it is of a round shape, striped with red, and in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ p. 40. 828. SHAGREEN. A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is an excellent bearer; fruit keeps well.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473. 829. SHARP’S RUSSET. This is below the middle size, of a brownish-red color towards the sun, and a pale green on the other side. It is shaped like the frustrum of a cone; it is of a pretty good flavor, and keeps till May.--_Fors. Treat._ 128. 830. SERJEANT. A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is beautiful, upright growing, and large, not common.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473. 831. SHEPHERD’S NEWINGTON. A large kitchen apple, of a roundish shape, striped with red, and in use during October and November. It is very large, but does not keep well.--_H. S. C._ n. 775. 832. SHUSTOKE. A medium sized culinary apple, of inferior quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow on the shaded side, and red towards the sun; ripe in December.--_H. S. C._ p. 41. 833. SIBERIAN SUGAR.