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No. 101. Swaar Apple

Apple

No. 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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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.

William Coxe, A View of the Cultivation of Fruit Trees (1817)