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They are all gray dotted, or have russety patches, or completely covered with russet.

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.

The fallen leaves covered the ground with a russety bed which cracked beneath their feet with sharp, quivering sounds.

From Theresa Raquin by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

Having no covering of russet, but only slight traces of russety stripes.

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.

Basin wide, regular, russety; Eye large, open; Segments reflexed.

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.

Hunt's Tawny.—Very fine and early; a great bearer; tree hardy; color, pale-orange, with a dark-red cheek, with many russety specks.

From Soil Culture by Walden, J. H.