- Identification.—[Ger. Herb.] [Park. Par.] 587. [Raii. Hist.] ii. 1447.
Fruit, medium sized, two inches and three quarters wide, and two inches and a half high; roundish, and narrowing a little towards the apex, distinctly five-sided, and terminating at the crown in five prominent ridges. Skin smooth, yellowish-green, tinged with thin brownish-red in the shade; but covered with dark dull red on the side next the sun. Eye, closed, placed in a rather deep and angular basin. Stalk, stout, an inch long, inserted in a round and even cavity. Flesh, greenish-white, firm, crisp, and pleasantly flavored.
A culinary apple; in use from December to January.
I think there is little doubt that this is the Pome Water of Gerard. It is still grown in Lancashire, and on the borders of Cheshire, of which county Gerard was a native, and with the fruits of which, he was, in all probability, best acquainted.
276. PONTO PIPPIN.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 594.
Fruit, medium sized, two inches and a half wide, and the same in height; conical, narrow at the eye. Skin, pale greenish-yellow in the shade; but red on the side next the sun, and strewed all over with spots and dots of dark russet. Eye, small and closed, set in a narrow and irregular basin. Stalk, short, set in a wide and shallow cavity. Flesh, greenish-white, crisp, tender, juicy, sugary, with a brisk and rich flavor.
A dessert apple, of good, though not of first-rate quality; it is in use from November to February.
[277. POPE’S APPLE.]—H.
