Charley's Winter
AppleCharley's Winter
Origin and History
Raised by H. R. Robey in Fredericksburgh, Virginia.
Fruit Description
Size and Form Medium or below medium size. Oblate, inclining to conic.
Skin and Color Pale yellow, often shaded with crimson in the sun.
Flesh Yellow, compact, juicy, crisp. Flavor brisk subacid.
Quality and Uses Good for eating.
Season
January, February. A winter keeper.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900 revised edition)
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Charley's Winter.
Raised by H. R. Robey, Fredericksburgh, Va. Fruit medium or below, oblate inclining to conic, pale yellow, often shaded with crimson in the sun. Flesh yellow, compact, juicy, crisp, brisk subacid. Good. January, February.