Alerson's Early
AppleAlerson's Early
Origin and History
Origin uncertain; supposed by some to be Ohio. The variety may prove to be identical to the Early George or August Tart.
Tree
Said to be hardy, with upright growth habit and moderate vigor. An early and good bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium; oblate, angular, with ribbed or uneven surface.
Skin: Pale yellow.
Stem: Short, rather stout.
Cavity: Rather broad, slightly russeted.
Calyx: Closed.
Basin: Medium, slightly corrugated.
Flesh and Flavor: White, tender, juicy, sprightly subacid.
Core and Seeds: Core rather small. Not described in source.
Season
Ripens about the time of Early Harvest.
Uses
Inferior as an eating apple when compared to Early Harvest, but superior for cooking purposes.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Alerson's Early.
Origin uncertain, supposed by some to be Ohio, and it may prove to be the Early George or August Tart. Tree said to be hardy, upright, moderately vigorous; an early and good bearer.
Fruit medium, oblate, angular, ribbed or uneven; skin pale yellow; stalk short, rather stout; cavity rather broad, slightly russeted; calyx closed; basin medium, slightly corrugated; flesh white, tender, juicy, sprightly subacid; core rather small. Ripens about the time of the Early Harvest, to which it is inferior as an eating-apple, but superior for cooking.