Paterson's Sweet

Origin and History

Origin unknown. The variety was considerably grown in Western New York during the early twentieth century, where it was esteemed valuable for its season.

Tree Characteristics

Tree upright and thrifty, with productive bearing habit.

Fruit

Size and Form Medium, roundish oblate.

Skin Yellow ground color, mostly covered and indistinctly splashed and striped with dark rich red. Many conspicuous light dots.

Flesh and Flavor Flesh white, tender, juicy, pleasant, and sweet. Quality rated good to very good.

Season

September, October.

Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900 revised edition)