- Synonyme.—Burr Apple.
A large apple of globular form, smooth glossy surface, yellow, with a flush of faint red. This is a very useful kitchen fruit in November and December, and a profuse bearer. The tree grows in a close and compact form, and seldom cankers. It is named Burr Knot from knots or joints on the shoots, which render it easy to be grown from cuttings.—[Ron. Pyr. Mal.] 77, pl. xxxix. f. 1.
454. BURRELL’S RED.
Above the medium size, of a conical shape, with wrinkles encompassing a small shallow eye; the stalk is deeply inserted, it is of an entire beautiful red color, approaching to scarlet. The flesh is juicy, and rich, with an agreeable acid. This is a very desirable sauce apple throughout November, December, and January. It is a robust grower, and bears well.—[Ron. Pyr. Mal.] 83, pl. xlii. f. 1.
455. BURTON SEEDLING.
Very much resembles the Manks Codlin, the flesh is tender, delicate, and of a fine flavor, and the tree a great bearer. This variety is chiefly to be met with in the neighbourhood of Nottingham.—[Mid. Flor.]
456. BUSHAM.
A culinary apple of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, yellowish-green color, and is in season from December till March.—[H. S. C.] p. 8.