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Holbert's Victoria

Apple

Holbert's Victoria

Origin/History English apple, historically described by Hogg.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form Small; ovate.

Skin Yellow ground with pale gray russet.

Flesh and Flavor Yellowish, firm, juicy, vinous, aromatic.

Cavity and Calyx Not described in source.

Basin Not described in source.

Stem Not described in source.

Core and Seeds Not described in source.

Season December to May.

Uses Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.


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

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Described in 1 period pomological work

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Holbert's Victoria. An English Apple, described by Hogg as small, ovate, yellow, with pale gray russet. Flesh yellowish, firm, juicy, vinous, aromatic. December to May.

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Victoria de Holbert Alexander Victoria