MAIDSTONE FAVOURITE

Origin and History

MAIDSTONE FAVOURITE was raised by Messrs. George Bunyard & Co. from a seed of Emperor Alexander, and was documented in the Journal of Pomology, Vol. I., No. 1.

Tree

MAIDSTONE FAVOURITE exhibits moderately vigorous, rather spreading growth with very good fertility. The leaves are oval, upfolded, little twisted, held-out, with shallow crenate margins.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium-sized, measuring 2½ by 2 inches, with an oblate form that curves to the eye.

Skin: Pale creamy yellow covered with carmine stripes and flush.

Stem and Cavity: The stem is very short and stout, set in a rather wide cavity.

Calyx and Basin: The eye is closed or open, positioned in a deep and wide even basin.

Flesh and Flavor: Creamy white, fine grained, sweet and juicy, and very firm. Though characterized as sweet and juicy, MAIDSTONE FAVOURITE is noted as a little lacking in flavor overall.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season and Uses

MAIDSTONE FAVOURITE is a dessert variety that fruits from end-August through September. Noted as one of the most beautiful apples of Autumn, it is very promising for market culture, filling the seasonal gap between Beauty of Bath and Worcestershire Pearmain. The variety travels well, making it well-suited for commercial distribution.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.