Murphy

Origin and History

Raised by Mr. D. Murphy of Salem, Massachusetts.

Tree

Moderate grower with a spreading habit. Tolerably productive.

Fruit

Size and Form: Pretty large, roundish.

Color and Surface: Pale red, streaked with darker red, and marked with blotches of the same color.

Flesh and Flavor: White, tender, with an agreeable flavor.

Quality: Good.

Season

November to February.

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Note: This entry is based on A.J. Downing's The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900 edition). The source provides limited detail on cavity, calyx, basin, skin texture, and seeds, which is typical of condensed 19th-century references. Additional historical sources on the Murphy variety would help establish whether it is synonymous with other documented apples or represents a distinct regional variety.