Crain's Spice
AppleCrain's Spice
Origin/History
Originated with Dr. James H. Crain, Undulation, Illinois.
Tree
Vigorous, forming a round head. An early, annual, and abundant bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form: Below medium; oblate, slightly conic, slightly angular.
Skin: Entirely covered with deep rich red, with a few light dots.
Stem and Cavity: Stalk very short, small; cavity small or medium.
Calyx and Basin: Calyx small, closed; basin somewhat narrow, deep, slightly plaited.
Flesh and Flavor: Quite white, a little stained next the skin, fine, tender. Quite acid at first, but when fully ripe displays a peculiar subacid, quince-like flavor. Quality: good.
Core: Rather small.
Season
October through January.
Uses
Not described in source.
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)Crain's Spice.
Originated with Dr. James H. Crain, Undulation, Illinois. Tree vigorous, forming a round head; an early, annual, and abundant bearer.
Fruit below medium, oblate, slightly conic, slightly angular; skin entirely covered with deep rich red, and a few light dots; stalk very short, small; cavity small or medium; calyx small, closed; basin somewhat narrow, deep, slightly plaited; flesh quite white, a little stained next the skin, fine, tender, quite acid at first, but when fully ripe a peculiar subacid, quince-like flavor; good; core rather small. October, January.