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Backhouse's Lord Nelson

Apple

Origin/History

Originated in York, England.

Tree

Vigorous growth.

Fruit

Form and Size: Large, roundish conic.

Skin: Yellowish with dull green shade.

Flesh: Tender.

Quality: Good.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, and Core: Not described in source.

Season

December to January.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Backhouse's Lord Nelson. Origin, York, England. Tree vigorous. Fruit large, roundish conic, yellowish with dull green shade. Flesh tender. Good. December to January. (Ron.)

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