Dumpling

Alternate Names

Crooked Limb Pippin, French Pippin of Indiana, Watrous Dumpling

Origin & History

Origin not specified in available sources. The "French Pippin of Indiana" designation suggests an association with Indiana cultivation.

Tree

Not described in available sources.

Fruit

Size & Form: Large, roundish oblong

Skin: Light yellow with blush in the sun. No other surface details (dots, russet, texture) specified in available sources.

Flesh & Flavor: White flesh, indifferent quality (indicating mediocre flavor; the source does not elaborate further on taste characteristics)

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin: Not described in available sources

Core & Seeds: Not described in available sources

Season

October through December. Presumed to ripen in October with storage capability through December, though specific ripening and storage behavior is not detailed in the source.

Uses

Not specified in available sources.

Note: This entry is based on a brief description from Elliott as cited in Downing (1900). The source provides limited detail. A complete identification would benefit from additional period sources, contemporary cultivar descriptions, or direct observation of the variety.