Illinois Pumpkin Sweet
Apple
Illinois Pumpkin Sweet
Origin and History
This apple was found in Illinois, originating from the orchard of Mr. Montagu, who esteemed it very highly.
Fruit
Size: Medium
Form: Oblong, ovate, angular
Surface: Mixed, splashed and striped with dull red
Dots: Scattered, distinct, yellow
Cavity: Acute, folded; stem medium, inclined
Basin: Abrupt, folded; eye medium, closed
Flesh: Yellow; rather tough in winter, but becomes melting in June
Flavor: Very sweet
Core and Seeds: Core medium, pyriform, regular, closed, clasping; seeds numerous, angular, plump
Quality: Good; Montagu reported it as the best
Season
January till June
Uses
Kitchen and table
Tree
Not described in source
Other
Not described in source
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— John A. Warder, American Pomology: Apples (1867)Illinois Pumpkin Sweet.
This apple was found in Illinois. From the orchard of Mr. Montagu, who esteemed it very highly.
Fig. 285. — ILLINOIS PUMPKIN SWEET.
Fruit medium, oblong, ovate, angular; Surface mixed, splashed and striped with dull red; Dots scattered, distinct, yellow.
Basin abrupt, folded; Eye medium, closed.
Cavity acute, folded; Stem medium, inclined.
Core medium, pyriform, regular, closed, clasping; Seeds numerous, angular, plump; Flesh yellow, rather tough in winter, but "becomes melting in June"; Flavor very sweet; Quality good, Montagu says best; Use, kitchen, table; Season, January till June.