Governor

Apple

Governor

Origin/History

American variety. Downing's entry cites Elliott as the source.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Large.

Form: Not described in source.

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Not described in source.

Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Yellowish, tinged with red.

Flesh/Flavor: Juicy, acid.

Core/Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

October to January.

Uses

Cooking.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 2 period pomological works

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

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Governor.

American. Large, yellowish, tinged with red, juicy, acid, cooking. October, January. (Elliott.)

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

Governor. American. Large, yellowish, tinged with red, juicy, acid, cooking. October, January.

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

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