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; roundish and flattened, inclining to oblate. Skin,
smooth, greenish yellow in the shade, and brownish red next the sun,
russety round the eye, and partially covered, on the other portions of
the surface, with patches of brown russet. Eye, set in a deep, round,
and even basin. Stalk, half an inch long, inserted in a round and
rather shallow cavity. Flesh, yellowish, rich, sugary, and aromatic.
One of the best winter dessert apples, in use from November to April,
and by many considered more sweet, and tender, than the old Nonpareil.
The tree is quite hardy, a slender grower, and never attains to a
large size, but is a very excellent bearer. It succeeds well on the
paradise stock, and is well adapted for dwarfs, or for being grown as
an espalier.
This excellent variety was raised by John Braddick, Esq., of Thames
Ditton.
43. BREEDON PIPPIN.--Hort.
IDENTIFICATION.--Hort. Trans. vol. iii. p. 268. Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3,
n. 85. Lind. Guide, 64. Rog. Fr. Cult. 82.
FIGURE.--Hort. Trans. vol. iii. pl. 10, f. 1.
Fruit, small, two inches and a half wide, and two inches and a quarter
high; roundish, and somewhat oblate, broader at the base than the apex,
where it assumes somewhat of a four-sided shape. Skin, deep dull yellow
tinged with redish orange; inclining to red on the side exposed to
the sun, and marked with a few traces of delicate brown russet. Eye,
open, with short ovate reflexed segments, which are frequently four in
number, set in a broad, shallow, and plaited basin. Stalk, half an inch
to three quarters long, inserted in a round and shallow cavity. Flesh,
yellowish, firm, and with a rich, vinous, and brisk flavor, resembling
that of a pine-apple.
This is one of the best dessert apples; it is in use during October
and November. It bears some resemblance to the Court of Wick, but is
considerably richer in flavor than that variety.
The tree is hardy; a slender grower, and does not attain a large size;
it is, however, an excellent bearer. It is well adapted for dwarf
training, and succeeds well on the paradise stock.
This esteemed variety was raised by the Rev. Dr. Symonds Breedon, at
Bere Court, near Pangbourne, Berkshire.
44. BRICKLEY SEEDLING.--Hort.
IDENTIFICATION.--Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3, n. 86. Lind. Guide, 39. Rog.
Fr. Cult. 62.
FIGURE.--Pom. Mag. t. 124.
Fruit, small, two inches and a half broad, and two inches high;
roundish, and narrowing towards the apex. Skin, greenish yellow in the
shade, and red where exposed to the sun, with a few streaks of red
where the two colors blend. Eye, small and open, set in a smooth, and
rather shallow basin. Stalk, short, inserted in a wide cavity. Flesh,
yellowish, firm, rich, sugary, and highly flavored.
A very desirable winter dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is in
use from January to April.
The tree is hardy and an abundant bearer.
45. BRIDGEWATER PIPPIN.--Rea.
IDENTIFICATION.--Rea. Pom. 210. Worl. Vin. 158. Hort. Soc. Cat. ed. 3,
n. 87.
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