Hutcheson
AppleHutcheson
Origin/History
Supposed origin in Logan County, Kentucky. Esteemed, where known, for its fine appearance and long keeping qualities.
Tree
Rather slow growth. Healthy and productive.
Fruit
Size & Form: Medium, roundish, inclining to conic.
Skin: Yellow, overspread with rich red. Large light dots.
Stalk: Short.
Cavity: Narrow.
Calyx: Closed.
Basin: Abrupt, deep.
Flesh & Flavor: White, firm, moderately juicy, mild subacid, almost sweet.
Core: Small.
Quality: Good to very good.
Season
December to April.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Hutcheson.
Origin, supposed Logan Co., Ky. Tree of rather slow growth, healthy and productive. Esteemed, where known, for its fine appearance and long keeping.
Fruit medium, roundish, inclining to conic, yellow, overspread with rich red, large light dots. Stalk short. Cavity narrow. Calyx closed. Basin abrupt, deep. Flesh white, firm, moderately juicy, mild subacid, almost sweet. Core small. Good to very good. December to April.