- Synonyme—Rambour Franc d’Hiver.
A large oblate culinary apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a green color on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from October till January.—[H. S. C.] n. 614.
754. RANGÉ.
A kitchen apple of medium size, and second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, red color, and in use from November till February.—[H. S. C.] n. 616.
755. RATHER RIPE.
This is a small summer apple, it is roundish, and flattened, of a yellow color, and second-rate quality as a dessert fruit, and is ripe in August.—[H. S. C.] n. 620.
756. RAWLE’S JANETT.
A native of Virginia. The form is globular, flattened at the summit and base; the color red and green; flesh very fragrant, more juicy, and of superior flavor to the Newtown Pippin, and keeps equally as well.—[Ken. Amer. Or.] 59.