King Solomon
AppleKing Solomon
Origin/History
Origin unknown. Received from J. S. Downer & Son, of Fairview, Ky., who indicated it came from Georgia.
Tree
A strong, vigorous grower with spreading habit. Not an early bearer, but very productive in alternate years. Young shoots are dark reddish brown; buds are large.
Fruit
Size: Medium or above
Form: Oblate to roundish oblate, slightly angular
Stem: Stalk short
Cavity: Medium
Calyx: Large, open
Basin: Rather large or medium
Skin: Orange yellow with a few scattered stripes and splashes of light red over the surface; moderately sprinkled with brown dots
Flesh: Yellow, a little coarse, moderately juicy, mild subacid, slightly aromatic
Core: Small
Quality: Good to very good
Season
September
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Described as a handsome apple.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)King Solomon.
Origin unknown, received from J. S. Downer & Son, of Fairview, Ky., who write me that it came from Georgia. Tree a strong, vigorous grower, spreading, not an early bearer, but very productive alternate years; a handsome and good apple of its season; young shoots dark reddish brown; buds large.
Fruit medium or above, oblate to roundish oblate, slightly angular; skin orange yellow, a few scattered stripes and splashes of light red over the surface, and moderately sprinkled with brown dots; stalk short; cavity medium; calyx large, open; basin rather large or medium; flesh yellow, a little coarse, moderately juicy, mild subacid, slightly aromatic; good to very good; core small. September.