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Muscat Reinette

Apple

Muscat Reinette

Origin/History

A new German apple, said to be superior. Historically known as Reinette Musquée.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Form and size: Medium, roundish conical.

Skin: Yellow, much striped with red.

Flesh and flavor: Yellowish white, juicy, rich, aromatic, subacid.

Season

November to March.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Source: Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900), citing Hogg.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Muscat Reinette.

Reinette Musquee.

A new German Apple, said to be superior.

Fruit medium, roundish conical, yellow, much striped with red. Flesh yellowish white, juicy, rich, aromatic, subacid. November to March. (Hogg.)

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