Ben Hur
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Ben Hur
Origin / History
A cross between Ben Davis and Rome Beauty, combining the good qualities of the Ben Davis tree and the good points of the Rome Beauty fruit. Origin in Perry County, Indiana. Described in the Stark Bros. Year Book (1910).
Tree
Strong, thrifty grower, stronger than Ben Davis. Very productive as a young bearer and a very late bloomer. Extremely hardy, much hardier than Ben Davis, and may prove valuable in all Davis regions.
Fruit
Size: As large as or larger than Ben Davis.
Form: Not described in source.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Brilliantly striped and splashed with
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Fine grained, juicy, highly flavored and of quality.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not high in quality like Delicious, King David, Senator, Stayman Winesap, etc. Not recommended where high quality is the consideration.
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 4 catalogs (1910–1913) from Illinois, Missouri
- Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co. , Louisiana , Missouri — 1910
- Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co. , Louisiana , Missouri — 1911
- Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co. , Louisiana , Missouri — 1912
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1913
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— Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co., Stark Bros. Year Book (1910) (1910)A cross between Ben Davis and Rome Bea combining the good qualities of the Ben D tree and the good points of the Rome Be fruit. Brilliantly striped and splashed with as large as or larger than Ben Davis. Origin in Perry County, Indiana. Tree a strong, th grower—stronger than Ben Davis, a young be very productive and a very late bloomer. fine grained, juicy, highly-flavored and of quality. Extremely hardy,—much hardier Ben Davis, and may prove valuable in all Davis regions. Not high in quality like Delic King David, Senator, Stayman Winesap, etc. not recommended where high quality is the co eration. NCS