Moss's Incomparable
AppleMoss's Incomparable
Origin / History
Originated in England. Downing characterized it as "an apple of good promise."
Tree
Vigorous and productive.
Fruit
Form and Size: Large, roundish conical.
Skin: Golden yellow, washed with pale red, splashed with bright red in the sun. Covered with many small dark brown specks.
Stem: Slender.
Cavity: Large.
Flesh / Flavor
Yellowish white, tender and soft. Aromatic subacid.
Season
January to February.
Calyx
Not described in source.
Basin
Not described in source.
Core / Seeds
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Moss's Incomparable.
Originated in England. Tree vigorous, productive.
Fruit large, roundish conical, golden yellow, washed with pale red, and splashed with bright red in the sun, many small dark brown specks. Stalk slender. Cavity large. Flesh yellowish white, tender, soft, aromatic subacid. January to February.
An apple of good promise. (An. Pom.)