Parrot Reinette

Apple

Parrot Reinette

Origin/History

Supposed of German origin. New; promises valuable for market or cooking.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Above medium, roundish oblate.
Stem: Medium, rather slender.
Cavity: Broad, deep.
Calyx: Closed or partially open.
Skin: Pale yellow, lightly splashed, shaded, and marbled with light red, with few brown dots.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, tender, juicy, brisk subacid. Quality: Good.
Core: Large and open.

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Valuable for market or cooking.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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Parrot Reinette. Supposed of German origin. Fruit above medium, roundish oblate, pale yellow, lightly splashed, shaded, and marbled with light red, few brown dots. Stalk medium, rather slender. Cavity broad, deep. Calyx closed, or partially open. Flesh whitish, tender, juicy, brisk subacid. Good. Core large and open. New, promises valuable for market or cooking.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)