Neisley Bellflower
AppleNeisley Bellflower
Origin and History
The Neisley Bellflower originated in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio.
Tree
The tree is rather upright and vigorous in growth habit.
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 present on the surface.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish, moderately juicy, mild subacid. Quality rated as Good.
Core and Seeds: Core small and close.
Season
December to March.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
An alternate historical spelling of the variety name appears in the source as "Neasley Bellflower."
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 2 catalogs (1901–1913) from Illinois
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1901
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1913
View original book sources (1)
— 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.