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Hill's Sweet

Apple

Hill's Sweet

Origin/History

Of unknown origin.

Tree

A strong, upright grower. Very productive.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, oblate or roundish oblate.

Skin: Yellow, mostly covered with two shades of red. Many light dots.

Stem: Short.

Cavity: Large, deep.

Calyx: Closed.

Basin: Large, uneven.

Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish white. Tender, moderately juicy, rich, sweet, pleasant. Quality: Good to very good.

Core: Small.

Season

January to April.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Hill's Sweet.

Of unknown origin. Tree a strong, upright grower, very productive. Fruit medium, oblate or roundish oblate, yellow, mostly covered with two shades of red, many light dots. Stalk short. Cavity large, deep. Calyx closed. Basin large, uneven. Flesh yellowish white, tender, moderately juicy, rich, sweet, pleasant. Good to very good. Core small. January to April.

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