Jefferson

Apple

Jefferson

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 potential.

Tree

Good habit, spreading growth form.

Fruit

Form and Size: 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 and Seeds: Core compact; seeds light brown.

Season / Storage

October to March. Keeps well in warehouse storage conditions.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes / Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)

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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.

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

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