Mignonne d'Hiver
Apple
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Mignonne d'Hiver
Origin/History
A new variety, probably of French origin.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium or below
Form: Oblate depressed, slightly conic
Skin: Greenish yellow with a shade of rich bright red in the sun; few light and gray dots
Stem: Short
Calyx: Nearly closed
Cavity: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, rather firm, moderately juicy, mild, pleasant, almost sweet
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
December, February
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Mignonne d'Hiver. A new variety, probably of French origin. Fruit medium or below, oblate depressed, slightly conic, greenish yellow, with shade of rich bright red in the sun, few light and gray dots. Stalk short. Calyx nearly closed. Flesh whitish, rather firm, moderately juicy, mild, pleasant, almost sweet. December, February.