This variety is of Irish origin, and was first introduced to public notice by Mr. Robertson, the nurseryman of Kilkenny.
317. SCARLET CROFTON.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Trans.] vol. iii. p. 453. [Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 192.
- Synonyme.—Red Crofton, acc. [Hort. Soc. Cat.]
Fruit, medium sized; oblate, slightly angular on the sides. Skin, covered with yellowish russet, except on the side next the sun, where it is bright red, with a mixture of russet. Eye, set in a wide and shallow basin. Stalk, short, inserted in a moderately deep cavity. Flesh, firm, crisp, juicy, sugary, and richly flavored.
A most delicious dessert apple, of first-rate quality; in use from October to December, and does not become meally.
The Scarlet Crofton is of Irish origin.
318. SCARLET LEADINGTON.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 404.
Fruit, above medium size; oval, angular, broadest at the base and narrowing towards the eye, where it is distinctly four-sided. Skin, striped with yellow, and bright red or scarlet streaks, and thickly covered with russety specks. Eye, large and closed, with long broad segments, and set in a shallow basin. Stalk, short, inserted in a wide and shallow cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh, yellowish, streaked and veined with pink or lilac-red veins, firm, crisp, juicy, and sugary, with a brisk and pleasant flavor.
An apple much esteemed in Scotland, as a first-rate variety, both for the dessert and culinary purposes; but it does not rank so high in the south; it is in use from November to February.