A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, skin very thickly coated with russet; and in use from November till March.—[H. S. C.] p. 36.
776. REINETTE GROSSE D’ANGLETERRE.
- Synonyme.—Pomme Madame.
A very large apple, suitable either for culinary purposes or the dessert, but of only second-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, skin striped with red, and in use from December till February. It is nearly as large as the Reinette de Canada, but of less merit.—[H. S. C.] n. 670.
777. REINETTE JAUNE HÂTIVE.
- Synonymes.—Drap d’Or, of some. Reinette Grise d’Automne, of some. Reinette Marbrée, of some. Citron des Carmes.
A small, and second-rate dessert apple. It is of a roundish shape, yellow color, covered with russet, and in use during November.—[H. S. C.] n. 672.
778. REINETTE DE LAAK.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; roundish, inclining to conical; skin, yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; ripe in September. Tree a good bearer.—[H. S. C.] n. 678.