Jefferson
AppleJefferson
Origin/History
Much grown and esteemed in some parts of Kentucky. Specimens received in April after lying in a warehouse during winter were found in fine condition, indicating good storage capability.
Tree
Good habit, spreading growth form.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium to large; roundish conical.
Skin Dull red on yellow ground, splashed.
Stem Slender.
Cavity Moderate.
Calyx Small, partially closed.
Basin Open.
Flesh and Flavor Yellowish white; tender, juicy, sub-acid; quality almost "best."
Core Compact.
Seeds Light brown.
Season
October to March.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 1 catalog (1900)
- Central Experimental Farm , Dominion Department of Agriculture, Agassiz, British Columbia (under test; Bulletin No. 3, Second Series) — 1900
View original book sources (1)
— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Jefferson.
Tree, good habit, spreading ; much grown and esteemed in some parts of Kentucky, from whence we once received specimens in April (after lying in a warehouse during Winter), in fine condition. Fruit, medium to large, roundish conical, dull red on yellow, splashed ; stem, slender ; cavity, moderate ; calyx, small, partially closed ; basin, open ; core, compact ; seeds, light brown ; flesh, yellowish white, tender, juicy, sub-acid : almost " best." October to March.