48. BROAD-END.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 89.
- Synonymes.—Winter Broading, [Hort. Trans.] vol. iv., p. 66. [Lind. Guide], 57. Kentish Broading, [Ron. Pyr. Mal.] 47. Broading, Acc. [Hort. Soc. Cat.]
- Figure.—[Ron. Pyr. Mal.] pl. xxiv. f. 1.
Fruit, large, three inches and three quarters broad, and three inches high; roundish, broadest at the base, and considerably flattened at the ends, somewhat oblate. Skin, yellowish green in the shade, but tinged with red next the sun, interspersed with a few streaks of red, and covered in some places with patches of fine russet. Eye, large and open, set in a rather deep and angular basin. Stalk, short, inserted in a deep cavity. Flesh, yellowish white, firm, crisp, rich, juicy, and with a pleasant sub-acid flavor. An excellent culinary apple of the first quality, in use from November to Christmas.
The tree is a strong, healthy, and vigorous grower, and an excellent bearer.
49. BROAD-EYED PIPPIN.—Fors.
- Identification.—[Fors. Treat.] 95. [Hort. Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, n. 90.
Fruit, large and oblate. Skin, greenish yellow in the shade, and slightly tinged with red on the side exposed to the sun. Eye, large and open, set in a wide and shallow basin. Flesh, yellowish white, firm, crisp, brisk, and juicy.
An excellent culinary apple, of the first size and quality, in use from September to January, but said by Forsyth to keep till May.
This is a very old English variety; it is mentioned by Ray, who makes it synonymous with Kirton or Holland Pippin.