Gladney's Red
AppleGladney's Red
Origin/History
Originated in Mississippi.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium, roundish.
Skin Yellowish, shaded, mottled, and obscurely striped with light red nearly over the whole surface; covered with a thin bloom.
Stem Long and slender.
Calyx Closed, with long reflexed segments.
Cavity Not described in source.
Basin Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor Yellowish, rather firm, moderately juicy, slightly aromatic, subacid. Quality: Good.
Core and Seeds Core small.
Season
January, February.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Gladney's Red. Originated in Mississippi. Fruit medium, roundish, yellowish, shaded, mottled, and obscurely striped with light red nearly over the whole surface, and covered with a thin bloom. Stalk long and slender. Calyx closed, with long reflexed segments. Flesh yellowish, rather firm, moderately juicy, slightly aromatic, subacid. Core small. Good. January, February.