Cornwall Golden Sweet
AppleCornwall Golden Sweet
Origin/History
Supposed to have originated in Cornwall, Vermont, with a Mr. Bartholomew, one of the old settlers, many years since.
Tree
Very hardy. A vigorous grower with a round head, somewhat spreading form. An abundant bearer on alternate years.
Fruit
Size and Form: Rather below medium. Ovate or roundish conical.
Skin: Deep yellow, with a shade of red in the sun and a few scattering brown dots.
Stem: Short and small.
Cavity: Small, with slight russet.
Calyx: Small and closed.
Basin: Medium, slightly plaited.
Flesh and Flavor: White. Half fine, half tender. Moderately juicy. Mild, rich, sweet. Quality: very good.
Core: Medium.
Season
October to December.
Uses
Very valuable for culinary purposes.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
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)Cornwall Golden Sweet.
This is supposed to have originated in Cornwall, Vt., with a Mr. Bartholomew, one of the old settlers, many years since. Tree very hardy, a vigorous grower, round head, somewhat spreading, an abundant bearer on alternate years; a late fall and early winter apple, fair, uniform in size, and very valuable for culinary purposes.
Fruit rather below medium, ovate, or roundish conical; skin deep yellow, a shade of red in the sun, and a few scattering brown dots; stalk short, small; cavity small, slight russet; calyx small, closed; basin medium, slightly plaited; flesh white, half fine, half tender, moderately juicy, mild rich sweet; very good; core medium. October, December.