Basin abrupt, deep, regular; Eye small, closed.
Cavity deep, acute, regular; Stem long.
Core small, pyriform, regular, nearly closed; Seeds numerous, plump; Flesh yellow, breaking, fine grained; Flavor sub-acid, aromatic; Quality good; Use, table and market; Season, October and November.
Ribston Pippin.
This famous English apple does not seem to have many admirers among our orchardists, but on some accounts it merits a place in the amateur's collection.
Tree productive, early bearer.
Fruit medium to large, round, truncated, regular; Surface rough, splashed and mixed dull red on yellow; Dots numerous, minute, prominent, russet.
Basin abrupt, plaited or regular, russeted; Eye small, closed.
Cavity acute, wide, regular, brown; Stem long, slender.
Core regular, closed; Seeds numerous, angular, imperfect; Flesh yellow, crisp, firm, juicy; Flavor acid, rich, aromatic; Use, kitchen—scarcely for table; Season, October and later, but apt to wilt.