- Identification.—[Gibs. Fr. Gard.] 354. [Nicol. Villa. Gard.] 31. [Fors. Treat.] 111. [Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 401.
- Synonymes.—Leadington’s Grauer Pipping, [Diel Kernobst.] x. 144. Gray Leadington Pippin, Ibid.
Fruit, medium sized, two inches and a half wide, and the same in height; oblong or conical, and slightly angular on the sides. Skin, greenish-yellow, covered with cinnamon-colored russet, on the shaded side, and pale red when exposed to the sun; the whole covered with whitish-grey dots. Eye, large and open, with long acuminate segments, and set in a rather deep basin. Stalk, short and stout, inserted in a pretty deep cavity. Flesh, white, firm, tender, very juicy, and of a rich, vinous, sugary, and aromatic flavor.
An excellent apple of first-rate quality, desirable either for the dessert or for culinary purposes; it is in use from September to January.
The tree is a strong grower, vigorous, hardy, and an excellent bearer. It succeeds well as a dwarf on the paradise stock.
This is a favorite apple in Scotland, where it ranks among the best dessert fruits.
161. GROS FAROS.—Duh.
- Identification.—[Duh. Arb. Fruit.] i. 385. [Schab. Prat.] ii. 90. [Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 244.
- Synonyme.—Faros, acc. [Hort. Soc. Cat.]
Fruit, medium sized, two inches and a half wide, and two inches high; roundish and flattened, broadest at the base, and narrowing towards the eye, sometimes slightly angled. Skin, smooth, pale greenish-yellow, with a few streaks of red where shaded; and entirely covered with red, which is striated with deeper red where exposed to the sun. Eye, small and open, set in a narrow, round, and rather deep basin. Stalk, half-an-inch long, inserted in a wide and deep cavity, which is lined with dark brown russet. Flesh, greenish-white, crisp, firm, juicy, sweet, slightly acid, and perfumed.
A dessert apple of good but not first-rate quality; in use from December to March.