A large and first-rate cider apple, it is of an ovate shape, yellow on the shaded side, and brownish-red next the sun; in use in November. A bitter-sweet.—[H. S. C.] n. 496.
763. RED SWEET PIPPIN.
An American 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.] p. 34.
764. RED WINE.
A Scotch apple. Tree a good bearer, middle sized, becomes much knotted when old, and rather unhealthy; a very valuable market apple.—[M. C. H. S.] iv. 471.
765. REDDING’S NONPAREIL.
This is a small dessert apple, of first-rate quality, abounding in a brisk flavor. It is roundish, the skin green, but very much covered with russet; and is in use from December till March.—[H. S. C.] n. 479.
766. REINETTE BAUMANN.
A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; of an oblate shape, and red color; it is in use from December till March, and is not apt to shrivel.—[H. S. C.] p. 34.