Queen's Choice

Crab Apple

Origin/History

Not described in source.

Tree

Vigorous and prolific.

Fruit

Size: Medium

Form: Round

Skin: Bright crimson

Flesh/Flavor: Flesh white; brisk flavor

Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Stem, Core, Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Late.

Uses

Ornamental.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Described as handsome in appearance.

Source: John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

Nursery Catalog Sources

Found in 2 catalogs (1894–1900) from Alabama

The Vineland Nurseries (Kelsey & Co. , Proprietors), St. Joseph, Missouri (Office: 13th and Atchison Sts., 2 Blocks East of the Citizens St. Car Line) — 1894
Alabama Nursery Co. , Huntsville , Alabama — 1900

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Queen's Choice. Medium, round; bright crimson; flesh white, brisk flavor, handsome. Tree vigorous and prolific. Ornamental. Late.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

Queen Choice