Mauck
AppleMauck
Origin/History
A Pennsylvania apple, as noted by Downing. Elliott renders the name as "Mauce" in both of his entries.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size
Large, as agreed by both sources.
Form
Conical, as agreed by both sources.
Stem
Not described in source.
Cavity
Not described in source.
Calyx
Not described in source.
Basin
Not described in source.
Skin
Greenish yellow, with a blush in the sun, as agreed by both sources.
Flesh/Flavor
Downing describes the flesh as tender and pleasant, rating it Good. Elliott likewise rates the flesh "good."
Core/Seeds
Downing notes the core is large and hollow. Not described by Elliott.
Season
October and November, per Downing.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
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— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Mauce. Large, greenish yellow, blush in sun, conical ; flesh, "good."
[Additional entry in this volume: "Mauck", pp. 194–194]
Mauce. Large, greenish yellow, blush in sun, conical ; flesh, "good,"
— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Mauck.
A Pennsylvania Apple.
Fruit large, conical, greenish yellow, blush in the sun. Flesh tender, pleasant. Good. Core large, hollow. October, November.