Delaware
AppleDelaware
Origin / History
Of unknown origin, supposed American, although heretofore found described only in Ronalds. Downing's entry also carries the name Trumpington.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Oblate.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Golden yellow, blotched with deep red.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Firm, rich, high-flavored.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October to December.
Uses
Not described in source.
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)Delaware.
Trumpington.
Of unknown origin, supposed American, although heretofore found described only in Ronalds.
Fruit of medium size, oblate, golden yellow, blotched with deep red. Flesh firm, rich, high-flavored. October to December.