Clarkson
AppleClarkson
Origin/History
Originated on the premises of David Clarkson, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan.
Tree
A good grower and bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form: Above medium, oblate conic.
Skin: Clear white, shaded with crimson in the sun. Light and brown dots.
Flesh: White, fine-grained, tender, juicy.
Flavor: Sharp subacid, slightly aromatic.
Core: Rather large.
Overall Quality: Good.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Valuable for cooking and drying only.
Subtypes/Variants
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)Clarkson.
Originated on the premises of David Clarkson, Plymouth, Wayne Co., Mich. Tree a good grower and bearer.
Fruit above medium, oblate conic, clear white, shaded with crimson in the sun, with light and brown dots. Flesh white, fine-grained, tender, juicy, sharp subacid, slightly aromatic. Core rather large. Good. Valuable for cooking and drying only.