Chase's Winter Sweet
Crab AppleChase's Winter Sweet
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium size, roundish oblate.
Color and Surface Rich warm yellow ground, mostly overspread with dark rich red. Minute dots present.
Stem Long, slender.
Cavity Broad, open, deep.
Calyx Half closed, with short, almost erect segments.
Basin Shallow, corrugated.
Flesh and Flavor Yellowish, very firm, moderately juicy, mild, sweet.
Season
December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Chase's Winter Sweet.
Fruit medium size, roundish oblate, rich warm yellow ground, mostly overspread with dark rich red, minute dots. Stalk long, slender. Cavity broad, open, deep. Calyx half closed, with short, almost erect segments. Basin shallow, corrugated. Flesh yellowish, very firm, moderately juicy, mild, sweet. December.