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March's Red Winter

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March's Red Winter

Origin/History

Originated on the farm of George B. March, near Chillicothe, Ohio. Also known historically as March's Red Seedling.

Tree

A moderate grower.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium or below medium. Roundish.

Skin: Yellow, overspread and shaded with rich bright red.

Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish, tender, moderately juicy, pleasant subacid. Quality rated Good.

Season

November to January.

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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March's Red Winter. March's Red Seedling. Origin, on the farm of George B. March, near Chillicothe, Ohio. Tree a moderate grower. Fruit medium or below, roundish, yellow, overspread and shaded with rich bright red. Flesh yellowish, tender, moderately juicy, pleasant subacid. Good. November to January.

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
March's Red Seedling March's Red Sweeting Marches Red Sweeting March’s Red Sweeting