Chase's Seedling
AppleChase'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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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)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.