Long Homer (Long John)
AppleLong Homer (Long John)
Origin / History
Long Homer (Long John) was originated by S. A. Alling of Homer, Minnesota. It was described by N.E. Hansen in A Study of Northwestern Apples (1902). Hansen noted that the name Long John was already occupied by another variety, and a change was suggested for this one.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Above medium.
Form: Oblong truncated.
Stem: Long.
Cavity: Regular, acute, slightly russeted.
Calyx: Tube conical; stamens median.
Basin: Deep, abrupt, wide, nearly smooth, with minute wrinkles.
Skin: Surface nearly solid very dark red.
Dots: Obscure, few, minute.
Flesh and flavor: White, stained next to skin, juicy, good.
Core and seeds: Core large, clasping, circular outline.
Season
Late fall.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— N.E. Hansen, A Study of Northwestern Apples (1902)Long Homer (Long John)—Originated by S. A. Alling, Homer, Minnesota. The name Long John is already occupied, hence the above suggested change—Fruit above medium, oblong truncated; surface nearly solid very dark red; dots obscure, few, minute; cavity regular, acute, slightly russeted; stem long; basin deep, abrupt, wide, nearly smooth, with minute wrinkles. Core large, clasping, circular outline; tube conical; stamens median; flesh white, stained next to skin, juicy, good. Late fall.