Lilly Of Kent
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Lilly Of Kent
Origin/History
A variety of recent introduction, originating in Delaware. As of 1898, it was being planted to considerable extent in some portions of Delaware, though it had not yet been sufficiently tested in New York to determine its suitability for that region.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, globular.
Skin: Green or yellowish-green.
Flavor and Quality: Subacid, good in quality.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
A very late keeper, indicating harvest in late fall with extended storage potential.
Uses
Not explicitly described in source. The late-keeping characteristic and good quality suggest suitability for long-term storage and winter use.
Subtypes/Variants
LILY OF KENT recorded as variant spelling.
Other
At the time of Beach's 1905 publication, the variety remained insufficiently tested in New York to establish its desirability for cultivation in that region, though it showed promise in its native Delaware.
Sources Cited: Van Deman, U.S. Pomological Report (1891); Wright, American Gardening (1896); Powell, Delaware Station Bulletin (1898); American Pomological Society Catalog (1899); Ragan, U.S. Pomological Bulletin (1899); Budd-Hansen (1903).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
View original book sources (1)
— S.A. Beach, The Apples of New York, Vol. 1 (1905)LILLY OF KENT.
REFERENCES. 1. Van Deman, U. S. Pom. Rpt., 1891:390. 2. Wright, Am. Gard., 17:34. 1896. 3. Powell, Del. Sta. Bul., 38:19. 1898. 4. Am. Pom. Soc. Cat., 1899:18. 5. Ragan, U. S. Pom. Bul., 8:18. 1899. 6. Budd-Hansen, 1903:115.
SYNONYM. LILY OF KENT (2, 3).
Fruit large, globular, green or yellowish-green, subacid, good in quality and a very late keeper. This is a variety of recent introduction (1). It has not yet been sufficiently tested in New York to determine whether or not it is a desirable variety for this region. It originated in Delaware and is being planted to considerable extent in some portions of that state (3).