This variety was raised in the garden of Samuel Young, at Formosa Place, near Maidenhead, and is an extraordinary fine apple, combining the flavor of the Nonpareil and Golden Pippin. [Hort. Trans.] iii. 322.
550. FLOWER OF THE TOWN.
- Synonymes.—Flowery Town; Red-Streak, of Backhouse of York.
A medium sized, second-rate culinary apple, it is of a roundish shape, striped with red, and in use from September to November, but is of indifferent quality, though a good bearer.—[H. S. C.] p. 16.
551. FRENCH CODLIN.
A large culinary apple, of second-rate quality, it is of a conical shape, yellow color; and is in use during August and September.—[H. S. C.] n. 156.
552. FRENCH RUSSET.
- Synonymes.—French Reinette; French Pippin.
A medium sized culinary apple, of roundish shape, covered with russet; and in use during November and December.—[H. S. C.] n. 739.