In Roman mythology, Pomona was the goddess of fruit trees. She scorned the love of Silvanus and Picus but married Vertumnus after he tricked her, disguised as an old woman. Her high priest was called the flamen Pomonalis[?]. The pruning knife was her attribute.
... Kitty rejects him in the expectation that Vronsky is about to propose to her.
The following morning Stiva and Vronsky are at the station to welcome Anna and Vronsky's ...