Bradley's Autumn
AppleBradley's Autumn
Origin/History
Originated in the orchard of Mr. Bradley, Plymouth, Michigan.
Tree
Thrifty, with a spreading top. Productive.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, roundish oval, somewhat ribbed.
Skin: Whitish-yellow, shaded where exposed to the sun with fine crimson, and pretty thickly sprinkled with brown dots.
Stem: Rather short and small.
Cavity: Uneven, acute.
Calyx: Closed, segments erect.
Basin: Rather abrupt, furrowed.
Flesh and Flavor: White, moderately juicy, brisk, subacid. Good.
Core: Large.
Season
October to January.
Uses
Excellent for cooking.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Bradley's Autumn.
Originated in orchard of Mr. Bradley, Plymouth, Mich. Tree thrifty, with a spreading top, productive.
Fruit large, roundish oval, somewhat ribbed, whitish-yellow, shaded where exposed to the sun with fine crimson, and pretty thickly sprinkled with brown dots. Stalk rather short and small. Cavity uneven, acute. Calyx closed. Segments erect. Basin rather abrupt, furrowed. Flesh white, moderately juicy, brisk, subacid. Core large. Good. Excellent for cooking. October to January.