Bevan

Apple

Bevan

Origin/History

From New Jersey. Historically known as "Bevan Favorite" and "Striped June." Valued as a market fruit, particularly for its ability to transport long distances.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Below medium

Form: Roundish flattened, slightly conical, outline distinct

Skin: Broad red stripes on yellow ground

Stem: Varying from short to long

Cavity: Shallow

Calyx: Large

Basin: Plaited

Flesh/Flavor: Firm, tough, sub-acid

Seeds: Plump, ovate pyriform

Season

August

Uses

Market fruit; suitable for long-distance transport.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)

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Bevan. Bevan Favorite, | Striped June. From New Jersey. Valuable as a market fruit, to transport long distances. Fruit, below medium, roundish flattened, slightly conical, distinct, broad red stripes on yellow ; stem, varying from short to long ; cavity, shallow ; calyx, large ; basin, plaited ; flesh, firm, tough, sub-acid ; seeds, plump, ovate pyriform. August.

— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)

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