Lady's Finger Of Lancaster
AppleLady's Finger Of Lancaster
Origin / History
Origin unknown. The variety is grown in many parts. Trees have been seen near Oxford, and fruit has frequently been received from Worcester. Described by E.A. Bunyard in A Handbook of Hardy Fruits (1920).
Tree
Growth vigorous. The tree is very fertile.
Fruit
Size: Medium, 3½ by 3¾.
Form: Conical, uneven, flat-sided.
Stem: Short, set in a narrow cavity.
Cavity: Narrow.
Calyx: Eye closed.
Basin: Shallow, much ribbed.
Skin: Color pale yellow with very faint red flush.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Flesh pale yellow, rather dry and almost astringent.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Culinary, November to January.
Uses
Culinary.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— E.A. Bunyard, A Handbook of Hardy Fruits (1920)LADY'S FINGER OF LANCASTER. Culinary, November to January, medium, 3½ by 3¾, conical, uneven, flat-sided. Colour, pale yellow with very faint red flush. Flesh, pale yellow, rather dry and almost astringent. Eye, closed, in a shallow much ribbed basin. Stem, short, in a narrow cavity. Growth, vigorous; very fertile. Origin, unknown. This apple seems to be grown in many parts. I have seen trees near Oxford, and have frequently received fruit from Worcester.