229. MINIER’S DUMPLING.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Trans.] vol. i. 70. [Fors. Treat.] 114. [Lind. Guide], 54.
Fruit, large, from three to three inches and a half wide, and nearly the same in height; roundish, somewhat flattened and angular on the sides. Skin, dark green, striped with darker green on the shaded side; but covered with dark red where exposed to the sun. Stalk, an inch long, rather thick, inserted in a rather deep cavity. Flesh, firm, juicy, sub-acid and pleasantly flavored.
An excellent culinary apple, of first-rate quality; in use from November to May.
The tree is a strong grower, hardy, and an excellent bearer.
230. MITCHELSON’S SEEDLING.—H.
Fruit, above the medium size; somewhat ovate. Skin, of a fine deep yellow, thinly strewed with minute brown dots, interspersed with slight patches of very delicate russet; but faintly mottled with clear red, on the side exposed to the sun. Eye, large and open, with short stunted segments, and set in a rather deep, and plaited basin. Stalk, very short, inserted in a round, and even cavity, which is tinged with green, and lined with fine delicate grey russet. Flesh, yellowish, firm, crisp, brisk, very juicy and vinous, abounding in a rich and agreeable perfume.
A very excellent apple, suitable either for culinary purposes, or the dessert; it is in use from December to February.
This beautiful apple, was raised by Mr. Mitchelson, a market gardener at Kingston-on-Thames.