A Scotch variety, peculiar to the Carse of Gowrie, but rare. The fruit is of capital quality, and the tree an excellent bearer, middle sized and hardy. Only one tree in the orchard at Gourdiehill.—[M. C. H. S.] iv. 472.
545. FLAT NONPAREIL.
Differs from the Old Nonpareil, only in being of a flatter shape, and in not keeping so long; but it is a very nice juicy apple. In eating, December, January, and February. The tree grows free of canker, and bears well.—[Ron. Pyr. Mal.] 68, pl. xxxiv. f. 6.
546. FLETCHER’S KERNEL.
A medium sized dessert apple of first-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, yellow color, and is in use from November to January.—[H. S. C.] n. 252.
547. FLEUR DE PRAIRÉAL.
A medium sized, cider apple, of oblate shape, greenish-yellow color; and in use from November till January.—[H. S. C.] n. 255.
548. FORFAR PIPPIN.
A small dessert apple of first-rate quality, very excellent, and very late; in use from January till June.—[Riv. Cat.]