Early Tart

Apple

Origin/History

Supposed seedling of Lancaster Co., Pa.

Tree

Productive.

Fruit

Size & Form Medium, roundish, inclining to conic.

Stem Short.

Cavity Not described in source.

Calyx Closed.

Basin Not described in source.

Skin Pale yellow, light shade of crimson in sun.

Flesh & Flavor White, tender, juicy, brisk subacid.

Core & Seeds Not described in source.

Season

August.

Uses

Good for cooking.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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Early Tart.

Supposed seedling of Lancaster Co., Pa. Tree productive.

Fruit medium, roundish, inclining to conic, pale yellow, light shade of crimson in sun. Stalk short. Calyx closed. Flesh white, tender, juicy, brisk subacid. Good for cooking. August.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)