29. BESS POOL.—Ron.
- Identification.—[Ron. Pyr. Mal.] 46.
- Synonyme.—Best Pool, [Fors. Treat.] 94.
- Figure.—[Ron. Pyr. Mal.] pl. xxiii. f. 8.
Fruit, above medium size, two inches and three quarters wide, and nearly three inches high; conical, and handsomely shaped. Skin, yellow, with a few markings of red on the shaded side; but where exposed to the sun it is almost entirely washed and striped with fine clear red. Eye, small, and partially open, set in a rather deep and plaited basin, which is surrounded with five prominent knobs or ridges. Stalk, short and thick, inserted in a rather shallow cavity, with generally a fleshy protuberance on one side of it, and surrounded with yellowish brown russet, which extends over a considerable portion of the base. Flesh, white, tender, and juicy, with a fine, sugary, and vinous flavor.
An excellent apple either for culinary or dessert use. It is in season from November to March.
The tree is hardy, a vigorous grower, and an abundant bearer. The flowers are very late in expanding, and are, therefore, not liable to be injured by spring frosts.
30. BEST BACHE.—Knight.
- Identification.—[Pom. Heref.] t. 16. [Lind. Guide], 194.
- Synonyme.—Bache’s Kernel, Acc. [Pom. Heref.]
Fruit, medium sized; oblong, with obtuse angles on the sides, which extend to the apex. Skin, yellow, shaded with pale red, and streaked with darker red, interspersed with a few black specks. Eye, small, segments short and flat. Stalk, short and stout.
Specific gravity of the juice 1073.
A cider apple, grown in the south-east part of Herefordshire.