Ne Plus Ultra
AppleNe Plus Ultra
Origin/History
Southern origin.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size & Form
Very large, roundish flattened, angular.
Skin
Shades of crimson with large brightish dots.
Stem
Short.
Cavity
Deep, broad, surrounded by russet.
Calyx
Open.
Basin
Large, deep, furrowed, downy.
Flesh
White, fine-grained, tender, juicy, vinous.
Core
Small.
Flavor & Quality
Very good to best.
Season
October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
USDA Nomenclature (1905)
From W.H. Ragan, Nomenclature of the Apple, USDA Bulletin No. 56
May be Buckingham.
View original book sources (1)
— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Ne Plus Ultra.
Southern. Fruit very large, roundish flattened, angular; shades of crimson with large brightish dots; stem, short; cavity, deep, broad, surrounded by russet; calyx, open: basin, large, deep, furrowed, downy; flesh, white, fine-grained, tender, juicy, vinous; core, small; "very good" or "best." October.