Monarch
AppleMonarch
Origin / History
Origin unknown (Downing). Elliott (1865) calls it "a fruit considerably grown, West" and says it will yet probably prove identical with some variety already described.
Tree
Vigorous, a good and early bearer (Downing).
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Roundish conical (Elliott); roundish oblate, regular (Downing).
Stem: Long, slender (Elliott).
Cavity: Deep, open (Elliott).
Calyx: Small (Elliott).
Basin: Narrow, furrowed (Elliott).
Skin: Rich dark red over a lighter shade (Elliott); light red, splashed and striped with dark red (Downing).
Dots: Many specks (Elliott); numerous, light (Downing).
Flesh and flavor: Flesh white, slightly tinged with red, tender, perfumed (Elliott); juicy, not very tender, but rich, pleasant subacid (Downing). Quality "good."
Core and seeds: Core medium. Seeds ovate, pointed (Elliott).
Season
September to October; Elliott gives October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 1 catalog (1897) from England
- Kelway & Son , Langport, Somerset , England — 1897
View original book sources (2)
— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Monarch.
A fruit considerably grown, West ; will yet probably prove identical with some variety already described. Fruit, medium, roundish conical ; rich dark red over a lighter shade, with many specks ; stem, long, slender ; cavity, deep, open ; calyx, small ; basin, narrow, furrowed ; core, medium ; seeds, ovate pointed ; flesh, white, slightly tinged with red, tender, perfumed ; "good." October.
— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Monarch. Monarch Sweet. Origin unknown. Tree vigorous, a good and early bearer. Fruit medium, roundish oblate, regular. Skin light red, splashed and striped with dark red, and numerous light dots. Flesh juicy, not very tender, but rich, pleasant subacid. Good. September, October.