Brilliant
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Brilliant
Origin and History
Brilliant originated with Lindsay F. Thomas, near Portsmouth, Ohio. The variety was much esteemed in the neighborhood of its origin.
Tree
Vigorous and rather spreading. An early and good bearer annually.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium to large, oblate, slightly angular, sometimes a little oblique.
Skin: Pale yellow, somewhat waxen, with a shade of pale red where exposed and a few grayish dots.
Stem: Short, rather small.
Cavity: Large, deep, often slightly russeted.
Calyx: Large, open.
Basin: Large, broad, deep, slightly corrugated.
Flesh and Flavor: White, a little coarse, tender, juicy, pleasant subacid.
Core: Small.
Season
October to January.
Uses
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Brilliant.
Originated with Lindsay F. Thomas, near Portsmouth, Ohio, tree vigorous, rather spreading; an early and good bearer annually; much esteemed in the neighborhood of its origin.
Fruit medium to large, oblate, slightly angular, sometimes a little oblique; skin pale yellow, somewhat waxen, a shade of pale red where exposed, and a few grayish dots; stalk short, rather small; cavity large, deep, often slightly russeted; calyx large, open; basin large, broad, deep, slightly corrugated; flesh white, a little coarse, tender, juicy, pleasant subacid; core small. October, January.