WIJKER PIPPELING.
omme Madame.
Reinette Bellefleur (in the provinces Groningen and Friesland).
Orleans Reinette (Handbuch, I, page 159).
Triumph Reinette (Handbuch, I, page 159).
New-York Reinette (Handbuch, I, page 159).
Pearmain Doré (Handbuch, I, page 159).
Cardinal Pippin (Handbuch, I, page 159).
Peping von Holland In Austria.
Reinette Glasgow In Austria.
Court-pendu-blanc Jodoigne.
Princesse Noble France.
Reinette Golden, Kirkes Golden Reinette, Yellow German Reinette.
Aurore, Reinette d'Aix, Court-pendu Doré, Elisabeth.
Megginch Favourite, Dundée (Catalogue of the Fruits, N°. 661).
See: Beschrijving der vruchtsoorten [Description of fruit varieties], first series, N°.66.
The origin of this old, excellent apple is unknown; the name Wijker Pippeling probably has been derived from the estate "Hofwijck", near Voorburg (Zuid-Holland), the house of the poet CONSTANTIJN HUYGENS (died 1686); the city of Voorburg also has a bridge called "Wijkerbrug" etc..
SHAPE: very regular, sometimes more flat.
SIZE: third grade.
EYE: open, sepals stay green for a long time; beautiful basin, regular, medium depth.
STALK: mostly short and thick, fleshy; beautiful cavity with a thin, cinnamon-coloured russeting.
The COLOUR is as illustrated; many apples have occasional russeting.
The FLESH is a bit more yellow as illustrated; fine structure, soft, juicy, winy, mixed with a pleasant sweetness.
TIME OF USE: December - February. First grade for dessert.
The TREE is moderate grower, suitable for all shapes.This excellent variety is renowned throughout Europe, sothat further recommendation is superfluous.