Red Ananas

Origin/History Russia. Distinct from the Red Ananas varieties of France and Germany.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form Below medium; oblong, truncated, almost cylindrical.

Skin Yellow surface with whitish bloom. No blush nor stripe.

Dots Large, whitish, obscure, scattered.

Stem Medium.

Cavity Regular, very acute, russeted.

Basin Wavy or slightly corrugated.

Calyx Small, closed.

Flesh and Flavor White, firm, juicy, subacid, fair.

Core and Seeds Core: closed, small, clasping; tube narrow, funnel-shaped; stamens marginal. Seeds: few, large, rather short and blunt.

Season August.

Uses Not described in source.