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Chase's Seedling

Apple

Chase's Seedling

Origin and History

Origin: Maine.

Tree Characteristics

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form Medium; roundish.

Skin Pale yellow, splashed and marbled with red over nearly the entire surface.

Flesh and Flavor White, tender, moderately juicy, mild subacid.

Core and Seeds Not described in source.

Season

September.

Quality and Uses

Good.


Note: This entry derives from a brief period description and lacks detailed measurements, tree habit characteristics, and information about storage behavior or specific culinary uses. Additional sources (contemporary pomologies, nursery catalogs, or oral variety records from Maine) would provide richer identification details and usage context.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Chase's Seedling. Origin, Maine. Fruit medium, roundish, pale yellow, splashed and marbled over nearly the entire surface with red. Flesh white, tender, moderately juicy, mild subacid. Good. September.

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)