Iola

Apple

Iola

Origin/History

Southern origin.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Large

Form: Oblate angular, compressed horizontally

Stem: Short, in rather large cavity

Cavity: Rather large

Calyx: Large, partially closed, in an abrupt furrowed basin

Basin: Abrupt, furrowed

Skin: Yellow, mottled, marbled, striped and shaded with crimson

Flesh/Flavor: White, fine grained, tender, juicy, vinous, rich and agreeable

Core: Small

Season

December to February

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Described as "a very delightful apple."

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)

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Iola.

Southern origin. Fruit, large, oblate angular, compressed horizontally; skin, yellow, mottled, marbled, striped and shaded with crimson; stem, short, in rather large cavity; calyx, large, partially closed, in an abrupt furrowed basin; flesh, white, fine grained, tender, juicy, vinous, rich and agreeable. A very delightful apple: core, small. December to February.

— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)