797. ROSTOCKER.
- Synonymes.—Stetting Rouge; Rothe Stettiner; Rothe Herrnapfel; Annaberger; Berliner Glasapfel; Matapfel; Bödickheimer; Zweibelapfel.
A large and favorite German apple, of first-rate quality, for culinary purposes, and very much resembling our Norfolk Beefing. It is oblate in shape, and ribbed; the skin pale green, and yellowish on the shaded side; but on the side next the sun, it is of a deep blood-red, which extends even to the shaded side. It is in use from November till May.
798. ROTHE WIENER SOMMERAPFEL.
A beautiful, and excellent autumn apple, suitable either for the dessert or kitchen use. It is of a medium size, and pearmain shape. Skin, shining, covered with a fine bloom, greenish-yellow, washed and striped with red. In use in October.
799. ROUGHAM SEEDLING.
A small table apple, of second-rate quality, it is of oblate shape, green and red color, and in use in December.—[H. S. C.] p. 38.
800. ROUND CATSHEAD.
- Synonyme.—Téte du Chat.
A large kitchen apple, of first-rate quality. It is of a roundish shape, yellow color; and in use from December till March.—[H. S. C.] n. 131.