No. 101. Swaar Apple
AppleNo. 101. Swaar Apple
Origin and History
The name derives from the Low-Dutch language, signifying "a heavy apple." The variety was highly celebrated as a winter table fruit in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size, Form, and Appearance
Large, green apple.
Flavor
Of great and uncommon flavour and richness.
Season
Winter fruit.
Uses
Table fruit; highly recommended for cultivation in every collection of fine fruits.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— William Coxe, A View of the Cultivation of Fruit Trees (1817)NO. 101. SWAAR APPLE.
In the Low-Dutch language this name signifies a heavy apple—it is a highly celebrated winter table fruit in some parts of New-York, and New-Jersey; it is a large green apple, of great and uncommon flavour and richness; highly deserving of cultivation, in every collection of fine fruits.