. British pomology; or, The history, description, classification, and synonymes, of the fruits and fruit trees of Great Britain ... Apples. 78 BRITISH POMOLOGY, ETC. a few streaks of red on the shaded side ; and orange covered with streaks and patches of bright crimson on the side exposed to the sun, the whole. strewed with numerous russety dots. Eye, large, and half open, with broad, erect, and acuminate segments, set in deep, even, and slightly ribbed basin. Stalk, an inch or more in length, inserted in a deep, round, and even cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh, yellowish- white, tend
. British pomology; or, The history, description, classification, and synonymes, of the fruits and fruit trees of Great Britain ... Apples. 78 BRITISH POMOLOGY, ETC. a few streaks of red on the shaded side ; and orange covered with streaks and patches of bright crimson on the side exposed to the sun, the whole. strewed with numerous russety dots. Eye, large, and half open, with broad, erect, and acuminate segments, set in deep, even, and slightly ribbed basin. Stalk, an inch or more in length, inserted in a deep, round, and even cavity, which is lined with russet. Flesh, yellowish- white, tender, crisp, juicy, and sugary, with a pleasant and slightly aro- matic flavor. A beautiful and valuable apple, both as regards its size and quality. It is more adapted for culinary than dessert use, but is also desirable for the latter were it only on account of its noble appearance at the table. It is in use from September to December. The tree is a strong and vigorous grower, producing long stout shoots, is perfectly hardy and a good bearer. This apple was introduced to this country by Mr. Lee, nurseryman of Hammersmith, in 1817, and was exhibited by him at the London Horticultural Society ; the specimen produced being five inches and a half in diameter, four inches deep, sixteen inches in circumference, and weighed nineteen ounces. It is generally supposed that this was its first appearance in England ; but there can be little doubt that it is the Phoenix Apple figured by Brookshaw, whose account of it in 1808, is as follows :—" It was much grown fifty years back in the neighbourhood of. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hogg, Robert, 1818-1897. London, Groombridge and sons; [etc. , etc. ]
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