Autumn Seek-no-farther
AppleAutumn 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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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)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.