Fruit small, round-conical, somewhat angular and irregular; Surface not smooth, yellow, rarely blushed; frequent rose-colored spots, and marks radiating from the cavity over the base of the fruit; Dots small, distinct, gray.
Basin none, or very shallow, plaited; Eye small, closed; Segments long.
Cavity medium, regular, brown; Stem long, red, knobby.
Core regular, heart-shaped, closed, scarcely meeting the eye; Seeds numerous, small; Flesh yellow, compact, dry till ripe, then juicy; flavor acid to sub-acid, very rich, saccharine; Quality good; Use, especially for cider, also for cooking and for dessert in April. Keeps well.
Pound Royale.
Fig. 171.—POUND ROYALE.
This fine summer apple, received from H.N. Gillett, of Lawrence County, Ohio, has long been considered one of the very best summer apples along the Ohio River.
Tree a pretty good grower, an early and constant bearer, very productive; Shoots dark, foliage dark.
Fruit large, conical, slightly angular; Surface smooth, glossy, greenish; Dots small, green, indented.