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McAdow's June

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McAdow's June

Origin and History

Specimens recorded from Chillicothe, Ohio. Early pomologists occasionally confused this variety with the Tetofski, though contemporary descriptions do not correspond. Comparison of tree characteristics was recommended to definitively establish distinction.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium to small; globular, slightly conical, regular.

Surface: Smooth; greenish yellow, blushed. Dots numerous, large, and white.

Stem: Long and stout.

Cavity: Rather wide and regular.

Calyx and Eye: Eye small and closed. Basin medium and wavy.

Flesh: Yellow, tender, fine-grained, and juicy.

Flavor: Sub-acid.

Core and Seeds: Core small, round, closed, and not meeting the eye. Seeds numerous and brown.

Season

June and July; noted as one of the earliest varieties.

Uses

Kitchen and table.

Quality

Good.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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McAdow's June. — [Local Name.] Specimens received from Chillicothe, Ohio. Thought at one time to be Tetofski, but the descriptions do not correspond. Fruit medium to small, globular, slightly conical, regular; Surface smooth, greenish, yellow, blushed; Dots numerous, large, white. Basin medium, wavy; Eye small, closed. Cavity rather wide, regular; Stem long, stout. Core small, round, closed, not meeting the eye; Seeds numerous, brown; Flesh yellow, tender, fine-grained, juicy; Flavor sub-acid; Use, kitchen, table; Quality good; Season, June, July; one of the earliest. Pomologists have been in doubt whether this may not be the Tetofski. Comparison should be made of the tree characters.

— John A. Warder, American Pomology: Apples (1867)