Decaire

Apple

Decaire

Origin & History Quebec.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size & Form: Medium; oblate conical.

Skin: Dark rich red on white background.

Flesh & Flavor: Tender, juicy, sub-acid with a quince-like flavor.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core/Seeds: Not described in source.

Season Autumn.

Uses Not described in source.

Subtypes & Variants Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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Decaire. Medium, oblate conical, dark rich red on white skin, tender, juicy, sub-acid, with a quince-like flavor. Autumn. Quebec.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)