British Pomology / Or, the History, Description, Classification, and Synonymes, of the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great Britain

by Robert Hogg

The fruit is roundish-oblong, striped with red, on a dull greenish-yellow ground. The stalk short, and deeply inserted. The flesh, yellowish-green, and without much flavor. October to January.—[Down. Fr. Amer.] 127.

746. POUND PIPPIN.

This is a large handsome apple, of a greenish color, and is good for baking. It is ripe in January.—[Fors. Treat.] 121.

747. POWNAL SPITZEMBERG.

So named from its native place, and its resemblance to the Esopus Spitzemberg. It is a very superior winter fruit.—[Ken. Amer. Or.] 51.

This is an American variety.—H.

748. PRIESTLEY.

• Synonyme.—Priestley’s American.

A large spicy-flavored apple, of second-rate quality, suitable either for kitchen or dessert use. It is of a roundish-oblong shape, yellow and red color, and in use from December till April.—[Down. Fr. Amer.] 126.