Amsterdam Sweet
AppleAmsterdam Sweet
Origin/History
The Amsterdam Sweet originated on the farm of Joseph Britten in Amsterdam, New York. An incorrect alternate name, "High Top Sweet," has been applied to this variety.
Tree
Hardy; a vigorous, stout, upright grower. An early and moderate annual bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, roundish oblate, slightly flattened at the ends.
Skin: Pale greenish yellow, striped and splashed with light and dark bright red.
Stem: Short, small.
Cavity: Medium.
Basin: Large, deep, slightly plaited.
Flesh and Flavor: White, half fine, tender, juicy, rather rich sweet, slightly aromatic.
Core: Medium.
Season
October, November.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
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)Amsterdam Sweet.
High Top Sweet, incorrectly.
Origin, Amsterdam, N. Y., on the farm of Joseph Britten. Tree hardy; a vigorous, stout, upright grower; an early and moderate bearer annually.
Fruit medium, roundish oblate, a little flattened at the ends; skin pale greenish yellow, striped and splashed with light and dark bright red; stalk short, small; cavity medium; basin large, deep, slightly plaited; flesh white, half fine, tender, juicy, rather rich sweet, slightly aromatic; core medium. October, November.