A medium sized apple, of first-rate quality; suitable either for dessert or kitchen use; it is in use in May.—[Riv. Cat.]
788. RIGBY’S PIPPIN.
A medium sized apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape, pale yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; and in use from December till February.—[H. S. C.] n. 709.
789. RIVAL.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie orchards. It is of excellent quality, keeps well, and the tree is a good bearer.—[M. C. H. S.] iv. 473.
790. ROB ROY.
A medium sized culinary apple, of second-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, yellowish-green color, on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from December till February.—[H. S. C.] n. 712.
791. RODMERSHAM PIPPIN.
A medium sized kitchen apple, of second-rate quality; it is of a roundish shape; yellow on the shaded side, and red next the sun; in use from October till December.—[H. S. C.] p. 38.