Fig. 249.—DRAP D'OR.
This is an old French variety, respecting which there is some uncertainty among cultivators.
Fruit large, globular, but variable, being conical-truncate to oblate; Surface smooth, pale waxen yellow, rarely blushed.
Basin wide, plaited; Eye small, closed.
Cavity wide, wavy, brown; Stem long, inclined, yellow or red, angular.
Core large, regular, closed, clasping; Seeds numerous, angular, long; Flesh pale yellow, breaking, fine-grained, juicy; Flavor sub-acid, aromatic; Quality good to best; Use, market, kitchen, table; Season, August, September.
For the table its place is supplanted by the Primate, Dyer and others.
Dyer, or Pomme Royale.
POMMEWATER, in Illinois.
