A Scotch apple, raised by Mr. Brown, of the Perth nursery. Tree, an excellent bearer; fruit, very acid; but one of the best kitchen apples that grows, does not keep well.—[M. C. H. S.] iv. 474.
667. MALTSTER.
A Nottinghamshire apple, for kitchen use. It is a very fine variety, and is in use just before the late-keeping kinds. The tree is a great bearer, and a free grower.—[Mid. Flor.]
668. MANSFIELD TART.
This is a large Nottingham apple, but most known in Yorkshire. It is handsome, and of a green color, having a little cast of a brownish-red with, dark spots next the sun. A baking apple and keeps till February. [Fors. Treat.] 114.
669. MARGATE NONPAREIL.
This very much resembles the Nonpareil in size, in shape, and even in color, except that the yellow predominates over the green, more than in the Nonpareil. The flesh is yellowish, intermixed with green, juicy, rich, and high flavored. It will keep six weeks in perfection, and is an excellent intermediate fruit, between the summer and winter Nonpareils. It was raised by John Boys, Esq., in his garden, at Margate, from seed of the Old Nonpareil.—[Hort. Trans.] v. 268.
670. MARMORIRTER SOMMERPEPPING.
A medium sized, ovate, culinary apple, of second-rate quality; it is red and striped, and is ripe in September.—[H. S. C.] n. 430.