A cider apple of medium size, and oblate shape, the skin is yellow, and covered with brownish-red; it is in use from November till February. A bitter sweet.—[H. S. C.] n. 770.
820. SCARLET GOLDEN PIPPIN.
A small dessert apple, of first-rate quality; in use from November till April. A variety from Essex, very good, and very late.—[Riv. Cat.]
821. SCARLET KEEPER.
A medium sized dessert apple, of third-rate quality; it is conical, striped with red; and in use during November and December.—[H. S. C.] p. 40.
822. SCHAFER.
A small dessert apple, of second-rate quality; resembling the Scarlet Nonpareil. It is of a roundish shape; skin, green on the shaded side, and red on the other; in use during December and January.—[H. S. C.] n. 771.
823. SCOTSMAN.
A variety grown in the Carse of Gowrie. Tree, an excellent bearer, and bears when young; fruit of good quality, keeps well; a rare variety.—[M. C. H. S.] iv. 472.