This is perhaps the most valuable dessert apple of its season, it is of first-rate excellence; and exceedingly desirable both on account of its delicious flavor, and arriving at perfection, at a period when the other favorite varieties are past. It is not fit for use till the Ribston Pippin is nearly gone, and continues long after the Nonpariel. The period of its perfection may be fixed from February to June.
The Sturmer Pippin, was raised by Mr. Dillistone, a nurseryman at Sturmer, near Haverhill, in Suffolk, and was obtained by impregnating the Ribston Pippin, with the pollen of the Nonpareil.
The tree is hardy and an excellent bearer, and attains about the middle size.
346. SUGAR AND BRANDY.—H.
Fruit, medium sized, two inches and three quarters broad at the bulge, and the same in height; conical, and angular, with a very prominent rib on one side, forming a high ridge at the apex, terminated at the apex, by a number of knobs which are the continuations of the costal angles. Skin, deep dull yellow, freckled with pale red on the shaded side, the remaining portion entirely covered with bright orange-red. Eye, small and closed, set in a deep and furrowed basin. Stalk, very short, inserted in a round and shallow cavity, which is lined with rough russet. Flesh, deep yellow, spongy, juicy, very sweet, so much so, as to be sickly.
An apple grown about Lancashire, in use during the end of August and September.
347. SUGAR-LOAF PIPPIN.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 811. [Lind. Guide], 10. [Down. Fr. Amer.] 76.
- Synonymes.—Hutching’s Seedling, acc. [Pom. Mag.] Dolgoi Squoznoi, in Russia, acc. [Pom. Mag.]
- Figure.—[Pom. Mag.] t. 3.
Fruit, above medium size, two inches and three quarters wide, and three inches high; oblong. Skin, clear pale yellow, becoming nearly white, when fully ripe. Eye, set in a rather deep and plaited basin. Stalk, an inch long, inserted in a deep and regular cavity. Flesh, white, firm, crisp, juicy, brisk, and pleasantly flavored.
An excellent early culinary apple of first-rate quality; ripe in the beginning of August, but in a few days becomes mealy.