Hunt's Duke of Gloucester
AppleHunt's Duke of Gloucester
Origin/History
Hogg claimed this variety to be distinct from Hunt's Nonpareil, which Lindley had proposed as a synonym. Downing notes: "We have not examined them," indicating the distinction was not verified firsthand.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Below medium in size, roundish in form. Skin greenish, almost entirely covered with thin russet; reddish brown where exposed to sun. Flesh white, crisp, and juicy with high flavor.
Season
December–January.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
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)Hunt's Duke of Gloucester. Hunt's Nonpareil ? This variety is claimed by Hogg as distinct from Hunt's Nonpareil, which is a synonym given it by Lindley. We have not examined them. Fruit below medium, roundish, greenish, almost covered with thin russet, reddish brown in sun. Flesh white, crisp, juicy, high flavored December January.