TH E WORMSLEY P IP P IN A P PL E ,
Wormsley Pippin. Hort. Cat. 1X66.
Knight’s Codlin, of some Collections.
The first account of this variety is to be found
in the Transactions of the Horticultural Society, in
a paper communicated by Mr. Knight, in March
1811.
I t is an excellent autumn fruit, bearing well,
and having a firm, high-flavoured flesh, resembling
in quality that of the Newtown Pippin.
I t derives its name from Wormsley Grange,—
a country-seat in Herefordshire, where Mr. Knight
formerly resided.
Ripens in the beginning of September, and remains
in perfection till the end of October.
Wood very vigorous, dark chestnut colour.
F lowers middle-sized. P etals obtuse, somewhat
cordate at the base.
Leaves ovate, acuminate, s■e r, ratIed. S tipules
lanceolate.
F ruit middle-sized, globular, slightly angular.
E v e deeply sunk, surrounded by small plaits.
S talk about an inch long, deeply inserted. C o l
o u r pale green on the shaded side, brown next
the sun. F lesh white, firm, crisp, juicy, with a
lively, sugared juice.