TH E CANADIAN R E IN E T T E A P PL E .
Reinette de Canada. Noisette, Jardin Fruitier, t. 52. Bon
Jardinier, 1827, p. 325. Hort. Soc. Fruit Cat. 8 6 8 .
Reinette de Canada blanche, ^
Reinette Crosse de Canada, 5
Reinette de Canada à côtes. Hort. Cat. 869.
Reinette de Caen. Hort. Cat. 867.
Portugal Apple. Hort. Cat. 803.
Janurea. Hort. Cat. 489.
of some Collections.
This valuable variety is much better known
among the French than in this country, as is obvious
from there not being a single English synonym
which can be ascribed to it. That of “ the
Portugal Apple ” can scarcely be considered an
exception to this remark, as it was merely a temporary
local name, given because the trees to which
it referred had been sent from Portugal.
I t varies very much in figure, in consequence
of which several varieties have been formed out of
one. The fruit produced by late blossoms is much
less angular than th a t proceeding from early blossoms,
in which the ribs are very distinctly marked ;
hence the Reinette de Canada à côtes.
The value of this arises from its being â hardy
tree, a great bearer, especially on Paradise ; an
excellent dessert fruit, and a good keeper. In
many respects it resembles the Ribston Pippin,
which possibly sprang from its seeds.
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