Bergner
AppleBergner
Origin/History Originated with G. Bergner, near Hermann, Missouri.
Tree A rapid grower with strong branches, somewhat drooping in habit. Hardy and an abundant bearer.
Fruit
Form and Size Large, roundish oblate.
Skin and Color Rich yellow ground color, mostly covered, striped and splashed with shades of maroon red. Yellow gray or russet dots present on the surface.
Stem Short.
Cavity Open, regular, and deep.
Calyx Small and closed.
Basin Abrupt and deep, slightly plaited at the base.
Core Small.
Flesh and Flavor Yellow, crisp, juicy, and sprightly. Aromatic with a quince-like character. Quality rated very good.
Season February to April.
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
USDA Nomenclature (1905)
From W.H. Ragan, Nomenclature of the Apple, USDA Bulletin No. 56
Possibly identical with: following
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Bergner.
Originated with G. Bergner, near Hermann, Mo. Tree a rapid grower, with strong branches, somewhat drooping ; hardy and an abundant bearer.
Fruit large, roundish oblate. Color a rich yellow ground, mostly covered, striped and splashed with shades of maroon red, with some yellow gray or russet dots. Stalk short. Cavity open, regular, deep. Calyx small, closed. Basin abrupt, deep, slightly plaited at base. Core small. Flesh yellow, crisp, juicy, sprightly, aromatic, quince-like. Very good. February to April.