Gruver's Early
AppleGruver's Early
Origin and History
Originated on the farm of Mayer, Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
- Size and Form: Medium, roundish
- Skin: Whitish yellow with stripes and splashes of red
- Flesh: Whitish, juicy, pleasant, mild subacid
- Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
August.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Quality rating: Good.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Gruver's Early. Originated on the farm of Mayer, Springfield, Pa. Fruit medium, roundish, whitish yellow, with stripes and splashes of red. Flesh whitish, juicy, pleasant, mild subacid. Good. August.