Governor Charter
AppleGovernor Charter
Origin and History
Described in the Prairie Farmer as a valuable market apple. Known as "Governor Charter's Seedling," indicating its origin as a seedling of the Governor Charter variety.
Tree
Hardy and productive.
Fruit
Form and size: Medium, roundish conical, obscurely ribbed.
Skin and color: Light yellow with blush in the sun.
Flesh and flavor: White, firm, juicy, pleasant, scarcely acid, slightly aromatic.
Core and seeds: Core small.
Season
October.
Uses
Valued as a market apple.
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)Governor Charter. Governor Charter's Seedling. A variety described in the Prairie Farmer as a valuable market Apple. Tree hardy and productive. Fruit medium, roundish conical, obscurely ribbed, light yellow, with blush in the sun. Flesh white, firm, juicy, pleasant, scarcely acid, slightly aromatic. Core small. October.