Fenton
AppleFenton
Origin/History
The variety originated in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania, on the grounds of Samuel Fenton.
Tree
The tree is thrifty and spreading in habit. It is an abundant bearer in alternate years.
Fruit
Size and Form: Rather large, oblate, angular.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx and Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Pale whitish yellow, shaded, striped and splashed on the sunny side with light and dark red.
Flesh and Flavor: White, a little firm, moderately juicy. Flavor pleasant subacid.
Core and Seeds: Core small. Seeds not described in source.
Season
October, November.
Uses
Valued in its locality for the table and cooking.
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)Fenton.
Origin, Cheltenham Township, Pa., on the grounds of Samuel Fenton; tree thrifty, spreading; an abundant bearer alternate years, and valued in its locality for the table and cooking.
Fruit rather large, oblate, angular; skin pale whitish yellow, shaded, striped and splashed on the sunny side with light and dark red; flesh white, a little firm, moderately juicy, pleasant subacid; core small. October, November.