815. ST. PATRICK’S SWEETING.
A small dessert apple of inferior quality. It is of an oblate shape, yellow color, and is in use during August and September.—[H. S. C.] p 40.
816. SALOPIAN PIPPIN.
A Shropshire apple, of middle size, introduced to the neighbourhood of London, by the late Mr. Williams, of Turnham Green. Its shape globular, a little compressed; a pea-green color, with a slight flush of pale red, and sprinkled over with brown spots, it has great merit as a sauce apple, as it dresses well, is juicy, and well flavored; in use from October till Christmas. The tree grows in a compact form, and is a constant bearer.—[Ron. Pyr. Mal.] 9, pl. v. f. 4.
817. SANDY’S RUSSET.
A small dessert apple of second-rate quality; it is of an oblate shape, skin covered with russet; and in use from November till February.—[H. S. C.] p. 39.
818. SAPLING BARK.
An early yellow apple, of inferior quality, it is of an oval shape, and ripe in August.—[H. S. C.] p. 40.