This section is from the book "The Fruit Manual: Containing The Descriptions And Synonyms Of The Fruits And Fruit Trees Of Great Britain", by Robert Hogg. Also available from Amazon: The Fruit Manual.
Fruit, large and ovate, sometimes irregular in its outline. Skin, bright red. Flesh, white, firm and juicy, with a rich flavour.
Fruit, medium sized; conical, even and regular. Seeds, small, not deeply imbedded. Skin, deep red, and glossy. Flesh, scarlet, firm, but hollow at the core, richly flavoured when highly ripened.
The plant is a great bearer, forces well, and the fruit bears carriage to long distances without injury.
 
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