Pennsylvania Sweeting
Apple
Pennsylvania Sweeting
Origin/History
Found in Southern Illinois. Origin and history unknown.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, oblong, regular
Skin: Dull greenish-yellow; dots numerous, dark, distinct
Cavity: Deep, acute, irregular
Stem: Medium
Basin: Deep, abrupt, regular; eye large, closed
Calyx: Not described in source
Core: Irregular, large, open, clasping
Seeds: Numerous, small
Flesh: Tender, melting, fine-grained
Flavor: Very sweet
Season
Early winter
Uses
Baking and stock
Quality
Good
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— John A. Warder, American Pomology: Apples (1867)Pennsylvania Sweeting.
Found in Southern Illinois. Origin and history unknown.
Fruit large, oblong, regular; Surface dull greenish-yellow; Dots numerous, dark, distinct.
Basin deep, abrupt, regular; Eye large, closed.
Cavity deep, acute, irregular; Stem medium.
Core irregular, large, open, clasping; Seeds numerous, small; Flesh tender, melting, fine-grained; Flavor very sweet; Quality good; Use, baking and stock; Season, early winter.