Gaumont
AppleGaumont
Origin/History
Supposed French origin.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Large.
Form: Roundish oblong oblate, ribbed.
Stem: Short.
Calyx: Open.
Basin: Very deep.
Skin: Golden yellow with a few light gray dots.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellow, compact, juicy, rich subacid.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October, November.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Gaumont.
Supposed French origin.
Fruit large, roundish oblong oblate, ribbed, golden yellow with a few light gray dots. Stalk short. Calyx open. Basin very deep. Flesh yellow, compact, juicy, rich subacid. October, November.