Lippincott Sweet
AppleLippincott Sweet
Origin/History
New Jersey.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium, roundish conical.
Skin Pale yellow, thin shade of crimson in the sun, many brown and russet dots.
Stem Not described in source.
Cavity Not described in source.
Calyx Not described in source.
Basin Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor White, tender, moderately juicy, pleasant mild sweet. Quality: Good.
Core and Seeds Core small. Seeds not described in source.
Season
December to March.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Lippincott Sweet. Origin, New Jersey. Fruit medium, roundish conical, pale yellow, thin shade of crimson in the sun, many brown and russet dots. Flesh white, tender, moderately juicy, pleasant mild sweet. Good. Core small. December to March.