Cumberland Seedling
AppleCumberland Seedling
Origin/History
Supposed to have originated in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Tree
A fine grower and great bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium; oblate, inclining to conic; sides unequal.
Skin: Pale yellow, mostly splashed and shaded with dark crimson; few large light dots.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish, rather firm, juicy, brisk subacid. Quality: Good to very good.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity and Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October, December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and 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)Cumberland Seedling.
Supposed to have originated in Cumberland Co., Pa. Tree a fine grower and great bearer.
Fruit medium, oblate inclining to conic, sides unequal, pale yellow, mostly splashed and shaded with dark crimson, few large light dots. Flesh yellowish, rather firm, juicy, brisk subacid. Good to very good. October, December.