This is a large angular-shaped apple, of a green color, with a little blush towards the sun. It is a baking apple, and keeps till March.—[Fors. Treat.] 105.
582. GROSSER EDLER PRINZESSINAPFEL.
- Synonyme.—Princesse Noble, acc. Diel.
Fruit, medium sized, two inches and three quarters broad, and about the same in height; somewhat conical. Skin, tender, covered with a bloom when on the tree, and of a pale, waxen, yellowish-green, which changes to deep yellow color as it ripens; covered on the side exposed to the sun, with broken stripes of beautiful crimson, and paler stripes on the shaded side. Eye, closed, continues long green, set in a moderately deep basin, which is surrounded with plaits, and small warts. Stalk, very short and stout, sometimes only a fleshy knob, and set in a deep, wide, smooth, and funnel-shaped cavity. Flesh, yellowish-white, firm, juicy, and of a very pleasant, strong cinnamon, vinous, and sugary flavor.
A very excellent Dutch apple, of first-rate quality; it is ripe in November, and continues during the winter.
The tree is a good grower, but does not attain over the middle size, and is an early and excellent bearer.—[Diel Kernobst.] xi 24.
583. GROSSE RHEINISCHER BOHNAPFEL.
Fruit, large, three inches broad, and the same in height; somewhat conical. Skin, smooth, tender, greenish-yellow at first, but changing by keeping to clear pale yellow, and on the side exposed to the sun, it is marked with pale red stripes, mixed with darker red. Eye, open, set in a rather shallow and wide basin. Stalk, short and fleshy, sometimes only a fleshy knob, and set in a shallow and russety cavity. Flesh, very white, firm, crisp, and juicy, with a somewhat aromatic and sweet flavor, without any acid.
An excellent German culinary apple, ripe in January, and continuing in use till July.
The tree is a strong and good grower, very beautiful, with fine dark green, and shining foliage; it is a good bearer.—[Diel Kernobst.] i. 220.