Meister

Origin/History

Originated in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Thomas's entry appears under the spelling "Keister" — a variant form applied to the same variety from the same state with identical characteristics.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Below medium in size (Elliott, Downing); Thomas describes it as small. Form roundish conical.

Stem: Nearly half an inch long (Elliott).

Cavity: Wide and moderately deep (Elliott).

Calyx: Small, closed (Elliott).

Basin: Narrow and shallow (Elliott).

Skin: Greenish yellow, striped with red, with numerous white spots and russet dots (Elliott, Downing).

Flesh and Flavor: Flesh tender. Flavor sprightly and pleasant (Elliott); pleasant subacid (Downing); pleasant (Thomas). Elliott and Thomas rate quality "very good"; Downing rates it Good.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

October.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Elliott cites the International Republican (Int. Rep.) as the source for this entry.