Mosher Sweet

Apple

Mosher Sweet

Origin/History

Originated in the orchard of Ephraim Mosher, Washington, New York, many years before 1900.

Tree

Very hardy, thrifty, and vigorous, making a large spreading head. A good but not prolific bearer.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, oblate conical, angular, often considerably ribbed.

Stem: Medium, rather stout.

Cavity: Large and deep.

Calyx: Closed.

Basin: Narrow, deep, much corrugated or ribbed.

Skin: Pale yellow.

Flesh and Flavor: White, half fine, moderately juicy, mild, rich, sweet, and aromatic.

Core: Medium.

Season

All of October.

Uses

Desirable for those who like a good sweet apple either for eating or cooking. Not a valuable market fruit.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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Mosher Sweet.

Originated in the orchard of Ephraim Mosher, Washington, N. Y., many years since. Tree very hardy, thrifty, vigorous, making a large spreading head; a good, but not prolific bearer; not a valuable market fruit, but desirable for those who like a good sweet apple either for eating or cooking.

Fruit medium, oblate conical, angular, often considerably ribbed; skin pale yellow; stalk medium, rather stout; cavity large, deep; calyx closed; basin narrow, deep, much corrugated or ribbed; flesh white, half fine, moderately juicy, mild, rich, sweet, aromatic; core medium. Season all of October.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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