Peasgood Nonsuch
AppleOrigin/History
English culinary apple. In England it is regarded as one of the valuable varieties introduced in the last fifty years.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Very large
Color: Green or yellowish, blushed and striped with red
Form, Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Flesh/Flavor, Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
September and October
Uses
Excellent for culinary use.
Other
Has been but little tested in America.
References:
- Downing, 1881:100 app.
- Hogg, 1884:170.
- Bailey, An. Hort., 1892:246.
- Can. Hort., 15:346. 1892.
- Bunyard, Jour. Roy. Hort. Soc., 1898:356.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— S.A. Beach, The Apples of New York, Vol. 2 (1905)PEASGOOD NONSUCH.
REFERENCES. 1. Downing, 1881:100 app. 2. Hogg, 1884:170. 3. Bailey, An. Hort., 1892:246. 4. Can. Hort., 15:346. 1892. 5. Bunyard, Jour. Roy. Hort. Soc., 1898:356.
SYNONYMS. PEASGOOD'S NONESUCH (1, 2, 5). PEASGOOD NONSUCH (3, 4).
An English culinary apple, very large, green or yellowish, blushed and striped with red, excellent for culinary use. In season during September and October (1). In England it is regarded as one of the valuable varieties introduced in the last fifty years (2, 5). It has been but little tested in this country.