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Nieman's Red Reinette

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Nieman's Red Reinette

Origin/History

Originated at Hanover, Germany.

Tree

A strong, vigorous grower.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, roundish conical.

Stalk: Short.

Skin: Yellow, mostly overspread and splashed with red.

Calyx: Open.

Flesh and Flavor: White, tender, juicy, vinous, subacid.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

November to February.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Variety documented in Virginia as of 1900 (Downing).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Nieman's Red Reinette.

Nieman's Rothe Reinette. Reinette Rouge de Nieman.

Originated at Hanover, Germany. Tree a strong, rigorous grower.

Fruit medium, roundish conical, yellow, mostly overspread and splashed with red. Stalk short. Calyx open. Flesh white, tender, juicy, vinous, subacid. November, February. (Virg.)

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Nieman's Rote Reinette Nieman's Rothe Reinette Nieman’s Rote Reinette Reinette Rouge de Nieman