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Barre

Apple

Barre

Origin and History

Origin unknown. Introduced from Angers in 1848. Also known as Colville Barre.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, roundish conical.

Skin: Yellow, with spots or patches of greenish.

Flesh: Yellowish white, juicy, acid.

Season

December.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.


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

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Barre.

Colville Barre.

Origin unknown. Introduced from Angers in 1848. Fruit large, roundish conical, yellow, with spots or patches of greenish. Flesh yellowish white, juicy, acid. December. (An. Tom.)

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