Neisley Bellflower
AppleOrigin/History
From Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The variety appears in historical sources under the spelling variant "Neasley Bellflower."
Tree
Growth habit rather upright. Vigorous.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium to large; roundish oblate.
Stem: Short.
Calyx: Open.
Skin: Pale whitish yellow, shaded, splashed, and striped with light and dark red. Few bright and gray dots.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish, moderately juicy, mild subacid. Quality: Good.
Core: Small and close.
Season
December to March.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Neisley Bellflower.
Neasley Bellflower.
From Salem, Columbiana Co., O. Tree rather upright, vigorous.
Fruit medium to large, roundish oblate, pale whitish yellow, shaded, splashed, and striped with light and dark red, few bright and gray dots. Stalk short. Calyx open. Flesh yellowish, moderately juicy, mild subacid. Good. Core small and close. December to March.