Hotchkiss
AppleOrigin and History
Seedling originated by Mrs. Kimball, Winnebago City, Minnesota.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large; oblate, nearly regular.
Stem: Short.
Cavity: Regular, deep, obtuse, with stellate russet.
Calyx: Open; segments flat convergent.
Basin: Rather shallow, with minute wrinkles.
Skin: Dull green, with faint bronze blush, roughened by russet dots. Dots distinct, numerous, russet, small.
Flesh and Flavor: Firm, juicy, pleasant subacid, good.
Core and Seeds: Core open. Cells ovate, abaxile, entire. Tube conical. Stamens basal. Seeds plump.
Season and Storage
All winter; long keeping capacity.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
According to Hansen (1902), the large size and long keeping capacity make this variety worthy of attention if the tree proves hardy, though the fruit lacks attractive color.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— N.E. Hansen, A Study of Northwestern Apples (1902)Hotchkiss—A seedling originated by Mrs. Kimball, Winnebago City, Minnesota. The large size and long keeping capacity makes it worthy of attention if tree proves hardy, although the fruit lacks in attractive color—Fruit large, oblate, nearly regular; surface dull green, with faint bronze blush, roughened by russet dots; dots distinct, numerous, russet, small; cavity regular, deep, obtuse, with stellate russet; stem short; basin rather shallow, with minute wrinkles; calyx open, segments flat convergent. Core open; cells ovate, abaxile, entire; tube conical; stamens basal; seeds plump; flesh firm, juicy, pleasant subacid, good. All winter.