DUBBELE ZURE GRAAUWE REINETTE.
einette grise (knoop, table IX).
Reinette graauwe (knoop, table IX).
Graauwe Fransche Reinet, as mentioned by Knoop, is a different variety
Graue franzoessische Reinette (Handbuch IV, page 335).
See: Beschrijving der vruchtsoorten [Description of fruit varieties], first series, N°.75.
SHAPE: no variations, flat rises over the entire apple
SIZE: second grade
EYE: closed, sepals broad and short, greyish green, beautiful basin with little folds, and heavy russeting
STALK: medium, moderate thickness, woody; regular, deep cavity with heavy russeting
The COLOUR is as reproduced; sometimes the apple shows a brownish red at the sun side; russeting is so heavy that the ground colour is hardly visible.
The FLESH is rather fine and soft, slightly elastic, moderately sour softened by some sweet, slightly astringent
TIME OF USE: January - March. Second grade for dessert and kitchen.
The TREE is a strong grower, most useful as a standard tree, very fertile, but tends to dropping apples before harvest time: a protected place is required. Good market apple, suitable for drying.