Rosemary Russet
AppleRosemary Russet
Origin/History An old apple, described by Ronalds.
Tree Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Roundish conical.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Greenish with a little red russet.
Flesh/Flavor: Firm, yellowish, rich.
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season December–February.
Uses Good for table or kitchen use.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Other Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 5 catalogs (1900–1917) from England
- George Bunyard & Co. , Royal Nurseries, Maidstone, Kent , England — 1900
- James Veitch & Sons , Ltd., Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, London (also Coombe Wood, Langley, and Feltham) , England — 1911
- Thomas Rivers & Son , Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire , England — 1913
- George Bunyard & Co. , Royal Nurseries, Maidstone, Kent , England — 1914
- George Bunyard & Co. , Royal Nurseries, Maidstone, Kent , England — 1917
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)ROSEMARY.
Rosemary Russet.
An old Apple described by Ronalds as of medium size, roundish conical, greenish, with a little red russet. Flesh firm, yellowish, rich, and good for table or kitchen use. December, February.