Oglesby

Origin/History

Oglesby originates from Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

Tree

The tree is a rapid grower.

Fruit

Size and Form

Downing describes the fruit as below medium in size, roundish oblate in form. Thomas describes it as medium and oblate. Both sources agree on the oblate character; the two sources differ slightly on size (below medium vs. medium) and on the qualification of the oblate form (roundish oblate vs. oblate).

Skin

Skin is yellow, sometimes with a slight blush on the sun-exposed side (Downing). Gray and green dots are present on the surface (Downing).

Flesh and Flavor

Flesh is yellowish, compact, crisp, and juicy, with a subacid flavor. Quality rated Good. Both sources agree on the crisp, subacid character and Good quality rating.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core/Seeds

Not described in source.

Season

October and November (Downing). Thomas gives no season.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Downing's entry spells the variety name "Ogleby"; Thomas spells it "Oglesby." The form "Oglesby" is used throughout this entry as the canonical name.