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A good Kentish apple, in use from November till February. The fruit is above the middle size, and of a regular round shape; color dark green, tinged with red on one side, but yellow when ripe, the pulp is very firm, and charged with a fine, agreeable, acid juice. The tree is of robust growth, hardy, and not liable to blight, and well deserves the character of being a first-rate bearer, of the first class in the orchard.--_Rog. Fr. Cult._ 52.

673. MASON’S WHITE.

SYNONYME.--Mason’s Early.

A medium sized early dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of a conical shape, pale yellow color, and is ripe during August--_H. S. C._ n. 432.

674. MASSAVIS.

SYNONYME.--Pomme d’Italie.

A small cider apple, of ovate shape, and green color, with brown towards the sun, the tree is a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 433.

675. MAY GENNET.

This is rather under the middle size, of a greenish-yellow color, slightly streaked with red next the sun. This apple keeps till April.--_Fors. Treat._ 114.

676. MENONISTEN REINETTE.

A very beautiful, and important German dessert apple; it is above the middle size, and of a roundish flattened shape, the skin is yellow, with a dark flush on the side next the sun, and considerably marked with russet. The flesh is very fine, firm, and juicy, and of a very good aromatic, and vinous flavor. Ripe in December and continues during the spring.--_Diel Kernobst._ x. 169.

677. MERMAID.

A Scotch apple, cultivated in the orchards of the Carse of Gowrie, but is not common. The fruit keeps well, and is of good quality.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 474.

678. MERVEILLE DE PORTLAND.

A medium sized culinary apple of inferior quality, it is of a conical shape, yellow color, and in use from January till April.--_H. S. C._ p. 25.

679. MICHAEL HENRY PIPPIN.

A New Jersey fruit, a native of Monmouth county, first described by Coxe, and highly esteemed in many parts of the middle states of America. It is of medium size, roundish-oblong, or ovate, somewhat like the Newtown Pippin. Skin, of a lively green color. Flesh, yellow, tender, juicy, and high flavored; In use from November till March.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 118.

680. DE MICHE.

A small cider apple, of ovate shape, yellow color, and ripe in December.--_H. S. C._ p. 25.

681. MILLER’S GLORY.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, striped with red, and in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 438.

682. MOGG’S LONG KEEPER.

A middle sized cider apple, of an oblate shape, striped with red, and in use from January till March.--_H. S. C._ p. 24.

683. MOLLET’S GUERNSEY PIPPIN.

This is a small dessert fruit, of second-rate quality, resembling the Golden Harvey. It is of an oblate shape, yellow color; the flesh is yellow, crisp, juicy, and very highly flavored; in use from December till February.--_Hort. Trans._ iv. 524.

684. MOORHEN PIPPIN.

A dessert apple, in high estimation in Hampshire. It is of middle size, pea-green color, varigated with scarlet blotching, and some russet; firm in substance, and rich in flavor, keeps well till April. A great bearer, and grows well.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 64, pl. xxxii. f. 7.

685. MONSTROUS LEADINGTON.

SYNONYME.--Green Codlin.

This is a very large fruit, and of first-rate quality for kitchen use, its shape is oblong, and the color green; it is in use from October till January. The tree is a good bearer, healthy, and rather large; fruit keeps well.--_H. S. C._ n. 403.

686. MONSTROUS RENNET.

This is a very large apple, of an oblong shape, turning red towards the sun, and of a dark green on the other side. It is generally preserved on account of its magnitude, as the flesh is apt to be meally. It ripens in October.--_Fors. Treat._ 115.

687. MORDEN BLOOM.

A medium sized kitchen apple of inferior quality, it is of an oblate shape, yellow and red color, and ripens during August and September.--_H. S. C._ p. 25.

688. MORDEN ROUND.

A small dessert apple of third-rate quality, it is round and handsome, of a yellow color, and russeted, keeps from December till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 445.

689. MORDEN STRIPED.

A medium sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality, it is of a roundish shape, striped with red, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 446.

690. MOSS’S INCOMPARABLE.

A large apple of first-rate quality, either as a dessert or culinary fruit. It is a very late keeper, being in use from April till June.--_Riv. Cat._

691. MOTHER APPLE.

A small cider apple of ovate shape, yellow color, and in use in December. A bitter sweet.--_H. S. C._ n. 448.

692. MOTHER RENNET.

This is rather under the middle size, of a greenish color, with a little blush towards the sun, the eye is large and deep, and the footstalk is small.--_Fors. Treat._ 115.

693. MOUNT STEWART.

A large kitchen apple, of oblate shape, green on one side, and red on the other, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 26.

694. MOULIN À VENT.

A medium sized cider apple, of ovate shape, yellow color, and in use during December.--_H. S. C._ n. 449.

695. MOUSE APPLE.

An American variety which originated in Ulster county, on the west bank of the Hudson. It is there one of the most popular winter fruits, being considered by some superior to the Rhode Island Greening, and it deserves extensive trial elsewhere.

Fruit, light in weight; in size large; roundish-oblong, or slightly conical. Skin, pale greenish-yellow when ripe, with a brownish blush on one side, marked with a few russety grey dots. Stalk, three quarters of an inch long, rather slender, not deeply inserted. Calyx, closed, and set in a narrow basin, slightly plaited at the bottom. Flesh, very white, and fine-grained, and moderately juicy, with a sprightly, delicate, and faintly perfumed flavor.--_Down Fr. Amer._ 117.

696. MOXHAY PIPPIN.

A small apple of inferior quality, it is of a conical shape, pale yellow color, and is ripe in October.--_H. S. C._ p. 26.

697. MUNSTER PIPPIN.

A large kitchen apple, it is of a conical shape, pale green color, and in use from October till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 26.

698. MURPHY.

This is an agreeable, pearmain-flavored apple, strongly resembling indeed the Blue Pearmain. It is a seedling raised by Mr. D. Murphy, of Salem, Massachusetts. Fruit, pretty large, roundish-oblong. Skin, pale red, streaked with darker red, and marked with blotches of the same color. Calyx, set in a narrow basin. Flesh, white, tender, with an agreeable, rather rich flavor. November to February.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 118.

699. MUSCAT REINETTE.

SYNONYME.--Reinette Musquée.

This is a middle sized, exquisite, and valuable German dessert apple. It is of a somewhat conical shape. The skin is of a beautiful yellow color, covered over two thirds of its surface with dark crimson stripes. The flesh is yellowish-white, juicy, and of an exquisite, rich, aromatic, and sugary flavor, like a mixture of musk, and anise. Ripens in November, and keeps till the summer.--_Diel Kernobst._ iii. 169.

700. MY JOE JANET.

A Scotch apple, cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. The tree is a good bearer; and the fruit of fine quality.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

701. NEWARK KING.

This is an American dessert apple, of the middle size, and second-rate quality. It is of a pearmain-shape, green color on the shaded side, and red towards the sun; it is in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 455

702. NEWARK PIPPIN.

SYNONYMES.--French Pippin; Yellow Pippin, _of the Americans_.

A handsome and very excellent early winter variety, easily known by the crooked, irregular growth of the tree, and the drooping habit of the branches.

The fruit is large, roundish-oblong. Skin, greenish-yellow, becoming a fine yellow when fully ripe, with clusters of small black dots, and rarely a very faint blush. Calyx, in a regular and rather deep basin. Stalk, moderately long, and deeply inserted. Flesh, yellow, tender, very rich, juicy, and highly flavored. November to February.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 121.

703. NEW ENGLAND PIPPIN.

A large angular-shaped apple, of a green color, with a little brownish-red towards the sun. It has a pretty good flavor, and keeps till March.--_Fors. Treat._ 115.

704. NEW HAWTHORNDEN.

A large culinary apple, of first-rate quality; in use during December and January. The fruit is larger, and keeps longer than the old sort, habit of the tree more robust.--_Riv. Cat._

705. NEW NORTHERN GREENING.

A round green apple, of the largest size, said to be a decided improvement on the Northern Greening, from which it was raised. It is in use from November till April. Cultivated about Nottingham. Tree a great bearer.--_Mid. Flor._

706. NEW POMEROY.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, covered with russet, and in use during November and December.--_H. S. C._ n. 591.

707. NEW REINETTE GRISE.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is of an oblate shape; skin yellow, covered with russet; in use from January till March. Tree a good bearer.--_H. S. C._ n. 668.

708. NEW WOODCOCK.

A medium sized cider apple, of roundish shape, striped with red, and in use during December and January.--_H. S. C._ n. 882.

709. NINE PARTNER’S LITTLE RUSSET.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is of an oval shape, green color covered with russet, in use from January till May.--_H. S. C._ n. 745.

710. NINE SQUARE.

A Gloucestershire apple. This is a large angular-shaped fruit, of a fine red towards the sun, and yellow on the other side, with a mixture of red. Keeps till April.--_Fors. Treat._ 116.

711. NOBLESSE DE GAND.

A large sauce apple, straw-colored, without stripes, nearly globular, but contracted towards the eye. It is a firm weighty fruit, rich in flavor, with a due proportion of acid. A very excellent new sort, in use January and February.--_Ron. Pyr. Mal._ 49, pl. xxv. f. 2.

712. NONSUCH PARK.

A small dessert apple, resembling the Golden Pippin, and of first-rate quality, it is of a roundish shape, yellow color, and is in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 494.

713. NORMAN GLASBURY.

A small, ovate, pale yellow apple, for cider use.--_H. S. C._ n. 270.

714. NORMAN STYRE.

A small cider apple, of a round shape, pale yellow and red color, and in use from October till December.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

715. NORMANDY PIPPIN.

A medium sized cider apple, of a roundish shape, the skin is yellow on the shaded side, and brownish-red next the sun.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

716. NORTHERN SPY.

A very large, handsome, and excellent new American fruit, of the Spitzemburgh family, which has lately attracted a good deal of notice. It keeps remarkably well, and is in eating from December till May, and commands the highest price. The tree is of a rapid and upright growth, and bears well. It is of a conical shape, and the skin is nearly covered with dark red, and streaked with purple.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 120.

717. NOTTINGHAM.

A medium sized kitchen apple of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, yellow color, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

718. OAK PEG.

SYNONYME.--Oaken Pin.

This is an oval shaped, middle sized fruit, of a green color, striped with white. It is very full towards the footstalk, which is small; it keeps till June.--_Fors. Treat._ 118.

719. OAKS.

A medium sized conical apple, of inferior quality; it is striped with red, and is in use from November till February.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

720. OCHILTREE.

A large and handsome Scotch dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is roundish, pale green and red color. It is in use from September till March.--_Laws. Cat._

721. OGNON.

A medium sized apple, of second-rate quality, oblate shape, green and red color; in use during January.--_H. S. C._ n. 503.

722. OLD PARK PIPPIN.

A small ovate apple, of inferior quality, of a green and red color, in use from November till January. _H. S. C._ p. 28.

723. OLIVER’S.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow color, covered with russet, and in use from December till February.--_H. S. C._ n. 504.

724. ORANGE.

A middle sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow color, and in use during October.--_H. S. C._ p. 28.

725. ORACK ELMA.

A Persian apple. It is a large dessert fruit, of second-rate quality, of an oblate shape, red color, and in use during October.--_H. S. C._ n. 505.

726. ORME.

A middle sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of an oblate shape, pale green color, and in use from February till April.--_H. S. C._ n. 508.

727. PACK-HORSE.

A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape; skin, yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from November till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 515.

728. PAINTED LADY.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, striped with red, and in use during October and November.--_H. S. C._ p. 29.

729. PANSON’S PEARMAIN.

A medium sized apple of second-rate quality; suitable either for dessert use or for cider. It is of a pearmain shape, green on the shaded side, red next the sun, and in use from December till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 553.

730. PARMENTIER.

A medium sized apple, of first-rate quality, suitable either for dessert use, or culinary purposes. It is of a conical shape, and the skin is covered with russet, it is in season from November till April.--_H. S. C._ n. 523.

731. PARSONAGE PIPPIN.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality, it is of an oblate shape, the skin is striped with red, and it is in season during November.--_H. S. C._ p. 29.

732. PEAR APPLE.

A small cider apple, of inferior quality; it is of an obovate shape; skin, green, and in use in November.--_H. S. C._ n. 528.

733. PEARMAIN, BLUE.

The Blue Pearmain is a large and very showy fruit, and is therefore popular in the New-England markets. The numerous large, russety, yellow dots, which are sprinkled over the skin, and the bloom which overspreads it, mark this apple.

Fruit, of the largest size, roundish, regularly formed, very slightly conical. Skin, striped, and blotched with dark purplish-red, over a dull ground, and appearing bluish from the white bloom. Flesh, yellowish, mild, rather rich and good. October to February.--_Down. Fr. Amer._ 122.

734. PECKMAN OR PICKMAN.

A fruit of a globular form, and a straw color; its flavor combined with a good portion of acidity, is very rich and good. A winter fruit, fine for the table, or for cooking. A good fruit, and very productive, and deserving of cultivation.

This is much cultivated by Mr. Ware, at, or near Salem, Massachusetts, who thinks it a native.--_Ken. Amer. Or._ 50.

735. PENNOCK’S RED WINTER.

SYNONYMES.--Pennock’s Large Red Winter; Pennock’s Red.

A large kitchen apple, of an oblate shape. Skin, green on the shaded side, and red next the sun. It is in use from November till March, and not apt to shrivel.--_H. S. C._ n. 570.

This is a native of Pennsylvania, and is there esteemed an excellent baking apple.

736. PEPIN STEUCHAL.

A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is of an ovate shape, the skin striped with red, and in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 578.

737. PERMANENT.

A large and excellent variety, roundish and ribbed, yellowish-green, with dingy red next the sun. A good keeper, in use from January till June. This was raised from the Keswick Codlin, impregnated with Dumelow’s Seedling. It is cultivated about Nottingham--_Mid. Flor._

738. PETWORTH SEEDLING.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape. Skin, green, covered with brownish-red; in use from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 580.

739. PITMASTON NONPAREIL RUSSET.

SYNONYME.--Russet Coated Nonpariel.

A small dessert apple of first-rate quality. It is of an oblate shape. Skin, covered with russet; in use from December till February. Not handsome, but exceedingly rich, and brisk flavored.--_H. S. C._ p. 39.

740. PITMINSTER CRAB.

A small cider apple, of inferior quality, it is of an ovate shape. Skin, striped with red, and is in use from November till December.--_H. S. C._ p. 32.

741. POMME POIRE.

A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, but not so good as the Old Nonpareil, which it resembles. It is of a roundish shape. Skin, covered with russet, and in use from January till May.--_H. S. C._ n. 589.

742. POOR MAN’S PROFIT.

This is a dingy colored, oval-shaped apple, below the middle size. It is raised freely from cuttings, and keeps till January.--_Fors. Treat._ 121.

743. PORTE TULIPÉE.

A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, yellow and brown color, and ripe in November.--_H. S. C._ n. 595.

744. PORTER.

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.

A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie; it is a rare sort; an inferior bearer, but pretty.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

758. RED BAG.

This is a beautiful large Herefordshire apple, of a longish shape, streaked all over with a dark red; and is in eating about the middle of October.--_Fors. Treat._ 123.

759. RED COAT.

A variety cultivated in the Carse of Gowrie. It is not a common sort, and is very pretty.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

760. RED FULWOOD.

A large, spreading, graceful tree, full of leaf and vigor, the giant of the Carse of Gowrie orchards; bears very great loads of fruit every second year; fruit beautiful.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 472.

761. RED LANGLAST.

A variety grown in the orchards of the Carse of Gowrie. The tree is a great bearer, middle sized; good quality of fruit.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 473.

762. RED NORMAN.

A large and first-rate cider apple, it is of an ovate shape, yellow on the shaded side, and brownish-red next the sun; in use in November. A bitter-sweet.--_H. S. C._ n. 496.

763. RED SWEET PIPPIN.

An American 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._ p. 34.

764. RED WINE.

A Scotch apple. Tree a good bearer, middle sized, becomes much knotted when old, and rather unhealthy; a very valuable market apple.--_M. C. H. S._ iv. 471.

765. REDDING’S NONPAREIL.

This is a small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, abounding in a brisk flavor. It is roundish, the skin green, but very much covered with russet; and is in use from December till March.--_H. S. C._ n. 479.

766. REINETTE BAUMANN.

A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; of an oblate shape, and red color; it is in use from December till March, and is not apt to shrivel.--_H. S. C._ p. 34.

767. REINETTE BLANCHE.

A medium sized French dessert apple. It is roundish, inclining to oblong. The skin very smooth, and when ripe, of a fine clear yellow, with sometimes a faint blush of red, on the side next the sun. The flesh is white, tender, and highly perfumed, very juicy and well flavored. In use from December till March.--_Duh. Arb. Fruit._ i. 295.

768. REINETTE CALVILLÉE.

A middle sized valuable dessert fruit, inclining to oblong. The skin is smooth, of a fine shining gold color when ripe, and with three or four broad stripes of dull red, only on the part exposed to the sun. Flesh, yellowish, tender, very fine, juicy, with a strong perfume, and a flavor like that of Calville Blanche d’Hiver. It ripens in the end of November and keeps three or four months.--_Diel Kernobst._ i. 130.

769. REINETTE DE CLAREVAL.

A medium sized, beautiful, and excellent French dessert apple, it is oblate and roundish. The skin is smooth, tender, and of a fine deep lemon color, and rarely with a tinge of red on the side next the sun. Flesh, very fine, white, and yellowish, firm, juicy, and of an aromatic, vinous, and sugary flavor. Ripens in December, and keeps throughout the spring.--_Diel Kernobst._ xii. 111.

770. REINETTE DORÉE.

SYNONYME.--Reinette Jaune Tardive.

A medium sized regularly formed apple, of a roundish and flattened shape. Skin, smooth, of a beautiful deep golden yellow color, dotted with grey dots, and with just a sufficient tinge of red next the sun, as to heighten the color of the yellow. The flesh is white, firm, fine, and fragrant; very juicy, sugary, and rich. It ripens in December, and keeps during the spring.--_Duh. Arb. Fruit._ i. 293.

771. REINETTE DE DOUÉ.

A large culinary apple, of first-rate quality; in use from January till May.--_Riv. Cat._

772. REINETTE GRISE D’ANGLETERRE PETITE.

A small dessert apple of first-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, and the skin covered with russet; in season from November till January.--_H. S. C._ n. 664.

773. REINETTE GRISE DORÉE.