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Autumn Pomme Gris

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Autumn Pomme Gris

Origin and History

Originated in the orchard of William Reynolds, Markham, Ontario.

Tree

Strong upright grower; very productive.

Fruit

Size and Form: Small; oblate, inclining to conic.

Skin: Yellow, nearly covered with thin nettings of russet; sometimes a shade of rich red in the sun.

Stem: Long, slender, inserted in a medium cavity.

Calyx: Closed.

Basin: Broad, shallow, distinctly and peculiarly corrugated.

Flesh and Flavor: Fine, yellowish, tender, moderately juicy, rich, sprightly subacid and aromatic; rated very good.

Core: Small.

Season

October and November.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Autumn Pomme Gris.

Originated in the orchard of William Reynolds, Markham, Ontario. Tree a strong upright grower, very productive. Fruit small, oblate, inclining to conic; skin yellow, nearly covered with thin nettings of russet, sometimes a shade of rich red in the sun; stalk long, slender, inserted in a medium cavity; calyx closed; basin broad, shallow, distinctly and peculiarly corrugated; flesh fine, yellowish, tender, moderately juicy, rich, sprightly subacid and aromatic; very good; core small. October and November.

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)