- Identification.—[Diel Kernobst.] xii. 83.
Fruit, large, three inches and a quarter broad, and two inches and three quarters high; oblate, ridged and angular about the eye, and ribbed on the sides. Skin, smooth and shining, yellow, mixed in some parts with a tinge of green, and washed with thin clear red on the side next the sun; the whole surface is strewed with minute russety dots, and several large dark spots, such as are often met with on the Hawthornden. Eye, large, with long segments, and set in an angular basin. Stalk, three quarters of an inch long, inserted in a deep cavity, which is surrounded with a large patch of rough grey russet. Flesh, yellowish-white, firm but tender, very juicy, with a pleasant, brisk, and slightly perfumed flavor.
A culinary apple of first quality; it is in use the end of October and continues till Christmas.
The tree is a strong and vigorous grower, attaining a great size, and is an excellent bearer.
I had this variety from Mr. James Lake, of Bridgewater, and it is evidently identical with the Glory of the West of Diel, a name which, according to Lindley, is sometimes applied to the Dutch Codlin. The variety here described bears a considerable resemblance to that known by the name of Turk’s Cap.
142. GOGAR PIPPIN.—Fors.
- Identification.—[Fors. Treat.] 126. [Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 273. [Lind. Guide], 48. [Nicol. Villa. Gard.] 31.
- Synonyme.—Stone Pippin, of some, acc. [Hort. Soc. Cat.]
Fruit, medium sized; roundish, obscurely angled, and slightly flattened. Skin, thick and membranous, pale green, strewed all over with small russety dots, and faintly mottled with a tinge of brownish-red next the sun. Eye, small and closed, set in a narrow, shallow, and plaited basin. Stalk, short, inserted in a very shallow cavity. Flesh, greenish-white, tender, juicy, sugary, and brisk.
A dessert apple of second-rate quality; in use from January to March.
This variety is of Scotch origin, and is said to have originated at Gogar, near Edinburgh.