Ellis

Apple

Ellis

Origin/History

Originated in Connecticut.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Small.

Form: Roundish.

Skin: Greenish yellow with a brown cheek.

Flesh/Flavor: Firm, juicy, and pleasant.

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

Season

Ripe or ready April–May; a long keeper.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Rated Good (Downing).

Book Sources

Described in 2 period pomological works

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)

View original book sources (2)

Ellis. From Connecticut. Small, roundish, greenish yellow, brown cheek. Flesh firm, juicy, pleasant, a long keeper. Good. April, May.

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

Ellis. From Conn. Small, roundish, greenish yellow, brown cheek ; flesh, firm, juicy, pleasant ; a long keeper. April, May.

— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)