"Growth strong, similar to that of Rhode Island Greening, but less drooping, making a round, spreading head; does not bear young, but very productive when a little advanced, and a popular fruit where known."
"Form variable, oblate, globular or conic, angular or ribbed; Stem stout, short, inserted in a deep cavity; Calyx closed, set in an irregular basin; Skin fine golden yellow, thinly sprinkled with dots, sometimes slightly netted with thin russet; Flesh yellowish, tender, juicy, nearly melting, with a rich, refreshing, almost vinous, aromatic flavor; Core rather large; November to February."
Brooke's Pippin.
"Origin, Essex County, Virginia. The original tree is very large, bears regular and large crops of fruit, which is always fair, of the largest size, keeps well till May; Flesh fine, yellow, juicy and rich, and of the finest flavor; young trees grow very thriftily."—[H.R. Robey, Fredericksburgh, Va.]
Fruit large, roundish, inclining to conical, obscurely ribbed, greenish yellow, faintly blushed.
Basin small, shallow, wavy, sometimes furrowed; Eye medium, closed.
Cavity deep, wavy, brown; Stem short, thick.
Flesh yellow, crisp, juicy, fine-grained; Flavor acid, spicy, rich; Quality very good; Season, November to March.
As grown in Indiana, both tree and fruit resemble the Newtown Pippin in appearance, and may prove identical after further trial.
Champlain.—[Downing.]