- Identification.—[Lind. Guide], 8.
Fruit, medium sized; conical, more long than broad, eight or nine inches in circumference, a little angular on the sides. Eye, small, in a rather wide and oblique basin. Stalk, half an inch long, deeply inserted. Skin, yellowish-green, with several redish spots; on the sunny side of a fine clear red. Flesh, white. Juice sweet, with a slight aromatic flavor.
Ripe in August and beginning of September.
The branches of this tree droop in the manner of a Jargonelle Pear. It is an abundant bearer and deserves cultivation.
The original tree which is a large one, was raised by the late Dr. Helsham, and is now growing in the garden of Mr. Etheredge, of Stoke Ferry, in Norfolk.—Lindley.
I have never met with this variety, but as Mr. Lindley recommends it as worthy of cultivation, and as it may be better known in Norfolk than elsewhere, I am induced to insert here with Mr. Lindley’s own description.
94. DOWELL’S PIPPIN.—Hort.
- Identification.—[Hort. Trans.] vol. v. p. 268. [Lind. Guide], 27. [Hort Soc. Cat.] ed. 3, p. 13.
Fruit, medium sized; roundish, narrowing towards the apex. Skin, green, almost entirely covered with thin delicate russet, tinged with brownish red next the sun. Eye, small and closed, set in a narrow and rather deep basin. Stalk, short, and deeply inserted. Flesh, yellow, tender, crisp, juicy, sugary, and finely flavored.
A dessert apple in use from October to January.