Gold Reinette von Bordeaux
AppleGold Reinette von Bordeaux
Origin and History
Endorsed by Hogg as a valuable and beautiful sort. The variety has not been documented as fruiting in America as of Downing's writing.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Very large.
Form: Obtuse pearmain shaped.
Color: Greenish, becoming rich yellow and washed with bright red in the sun; traces of russet present.
Skin: Gray russet dots distributed over surface.
Stem: Short, fleshy.
Calyx: Open.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish white, fine, tender, juicy, with a rich aromatic character.
Season
December to March.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and 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)Gold Reinette von Bordeaux. Bordeauer Gold Reinette. Hogg describes this as a valuable and beautiful sort. We do not know of its having fruited in this country. Fruit very large, obtuse pearmain shaped, greenish, becoming rich yellow and washed with bright red in the sun, traces of russet, and gray russet dots. Stalk short, fleshy. Calyx open. Flesh yellowish white, fine, tender, juicy, rich aromatic. December to March.