Fruit, of the largest size, roundish, regularly formed, very slightly conical. Skin, striped, and blotched with dark purplish-red, over a dull ground, and appearing bluish from the white bloom. Flesh, yellowish, mild, rather rich and good. October to February.—[Down. Fr. Amer.] 122.
734. PECKMAN OR PICKMAN.
A fruit of a globular form, and a straw color; its flavor combined with a good portion of acidity, is very rich and good. A winter fruit, fine for the table, or for cooking. A good fruit, and very productive, and deserving of cultivation.
This is much cultivated by Mr. Ware, at, or near Salem, Massachusetts, who thinks it a native.—[Ken. Amer. Or.] 50.
735. PENNOCK’S RED WINTER.
- Synonymes.—Pennock’s Large Red Winter; Pennock’s Red.
A large kitchen apple, of an oblate shape. Skin, green on the shaded side, and red next the sun. It is in use from November till March, and not apt to shrivel.—[H. S. C.] n. 570.
This is a native of Pennsylvania, and is there esteemed an excellent baking apple.
736. PEPIN STEUCHAL.
A medium sized dessert apple, of first-rate quality. It is of an ovate shape, the skin striped with red, and in use from November till January.—[H. S. C.] n. 578.