Blinkbonny

Origin and History

Raised by Cleghorn in Montreal, Canada.

Tree

Vigorous in growth habit, with upright spreading form. Very productive bearer.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium or below medium size; roundish oblate in form.

Color: Pale whitish yellow.

Stem: Long and slender.

Calyx: Closed.

Flesh: White, rather firm in texture. Flavor pleasant and subacid.

Core: Small.

Season

September.

Quality and Use

Rated as good. Suitable for dessert or general use.

Note: This is a concise period description with limited detail. The Downing source does not specify cavity depth, basin character, skin texture, lenticels, or other refinements. Only the details explicitly present in the 1900 source have been included.