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Autumn Seek-no-farther

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Autumn Seek-no-farther

Origin/History Origin unknown. A variety considerably grown in Indiana, where it is much esteemed. Named after Dr. Watson.

Tree Moderately vigorous, spreading habit. Productive bearer.

Fruit

Form and Size: Medium, oblate; sides sometimes unequal.

Stem: Medium length.

Cavity: Broad, uneven.

Calyx: Open.

Basin: Large, rather deep.

Skin: Greenish-white, shaded and splashed in the sun with dull crimson.

Flesh: Whitish-yellow, rather firm, juicy, rich, subacid. Core medium.

Quality: Very good.

Season September, October.

Uses Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.


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

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Autumn Seek-no-farther. Dr. Watson. Origin unknown. A variety considerably grown in Indiana, where it is much esteemed. Tree moderately vigorous, spreading, productive. Fruit medium, oblate, sides sometimes unequal. Color greenish-white, shaded, and splashed in the sun with dull crimson. Stalk of medium length. Cavity broad, uneven. Calyx open. Basin large, rather deep. Flesh whitish-yellow, rather firm, juicy, rich, subacid. Core medium. Very good. September, October.

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