A small apple, and of first-rate quality for cider, it is of a roundish shape, and yellow color; the flesh is orange, and the juice highly saccharine; in use during December and January.—[H. S. C.] n. 778.
834. SILVERLING.
A large apple for culinary purposes. It is of conical shape, pale green color; and in use from November till March.—[H. S. C.] n. 779.
835. SILVER PIPPIN.
This is a handsome, middle sized, conical shaped apple, of a fine yellow color, with a faint blush towards the sun. The flesh is firm, and very white, and of an excellent flavor. It keeps till the middle of May.—[Fors. Treat.] 183.
836. SIMPSON’S SEEDLING.
A medium sized dessert apple, of second-rate quality; it is of an ovate shape, and yellow color; and in use from January till April.—[H. S. C.] p. 41.
This was raised from Ord’s apple, to which it bears some resemblance.