Andrew's Sweet
Apple
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Andrew's Sweet
Alternate name: Major Sweet
Origin and History
Of Nova Scotia origin, originating on the grounds of Major Andrew of Yarmouth. Noted to be a very hardy tree for that locality.
Tree
A free upright grower with early and annual bearing habit, though producing larger crops on alternate years.
Fruit
Size and Form: Below medium size; round oblate conic, slightly angular.
Skin: Whitish or pale yellow.
Stalk: Short and small.
Cavity: Medium.
Calyx: Closed or nearly so.
Basin: Large, deep, slightly corrugated.
Flesh and Flavor: White, half fine, tender, moderately juicy. Mild, pleasant, sweet, rather rich, and very good.
Core: Medium.
Season
November, December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and 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)Andrew's Sweet. Major Sweet.
Of Nova Scotia origin, on the grounds of Major Andrew, of Yarmouth, and it is said to be a very hardy tree for that locality. Tree a free upright grower; an early and annual bearer, but larger crops on alternate years.
Fruit below medium size, round oblate conic, slightly angular; skin whitish or pale yellow; stalk short, small; cavity medium; calyx closed or nearly so; basin large, deep, slightly corrugated; flesh white, half fine, tender, moderately juicy, mild, pleasant, sweet, rather rich, and very good; core medium. November, December.