Holmes
AppleHolmes
Origin and History An old variety, first described in Thatcher's Treatise on Orcharding, and considerably grown in Massachusetts.
Tree Characteristics Vigorous and very productive.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium, roundish, slightly oblate.
Skin Pale yellow, with bright blush in the sun, and many large russet specks.
Stalk Short, slender.
Cavity Shallow.
Calyx Large, partially open.
Basin Ribbed.
Flesh and Flavor Yellowish, tender, fine, juicy, sweet subacid.
Season and Storage December, January.
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants Not described in source.
Core and Seeds 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)Holmes.
This is an old variety, first described in Thatcher's Treatise on Orcharding, and yet considerably grown in Massachusetts. The tree is vigorous and very productive.
Fruit medium, roundish, slightly oblate, pale yellow, with bright blush in the sun, and many large russet specks. Stalk short, slender. Cavity shallow. Calyx large, partially open. Basin ribbed. Flesh yellowish, tender, fine, juicy, sweet subacid. December, January.