Henry Apple

Apple

Henry Apple

Origin/History

Henry Apple originated in Vermont. It is listed consistently across sources from 1865 through 1903.

Tree

A strong, vigorous grower and productive bearer. (Elliott and Downing agree on vigor and productivity; Downing adds "strong.")

Fruit

Size

Large, as noted by all three sources.

Form

Elliott describes the form as conical; Downing and Thomas describe it as oblong conic.

Stem

Short. (Elliott only.)

Cavity

Not described in source.

Calyx

Closed. (Elliott only.)

Basin

Small. (Elliott only.)

Skin

Ground color yellow. Elliott describes a bronzed red in the sun with small gray dots; Downing describes a slightly bronzed cheek with many small grayish dots.

Flesh and Flavor

Flesh yellow (Elliott, Downing). Tender, not very juicy, pleasant (Downing). Thomas describes the flavor as rich and pleasant. Quality rated Good by Elliott and Downing.

Core and Seeds

Not described in source.

Season

Elliott gives October to December; Downing gives October to January; Thomas describes the season as late autumn.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 3 period pomological works

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Henry.

From Vermont. Tree, vigorous, productive : fruit, large, conical : color, yellow, bronzed red in sun, small gray dots ; stem, short ; calyx, closed ; basin, small ; flesh, yellow ; " good." October, December.

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

Henry Apple.

A strong, vigorous grower, and productive, from Vermont.

Fruit large, oblong conic, yellow, with a slightly bronzed cheek, and many small, grayish dots. Flesh yellow, tender, not very juicy, pleasant. Good. October, January.

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

Henry. Large, oblong conic, yellow; rich, pleasant. Late autumn. Vt.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)