Ross Morris
AppleRoss Morris
Origin / History
This apple, called the Ross Morris, came from the orchard of Mr. Ross Morris of Zillah, Washington, and seems to be a variation from the Jonathan. It was bought in 1898 with Jonathan stock from a nursery in Walla Walla, Washington.
Tree
Tree inclined to dwarf, being only a little more than half as large as the Spitzenburg and Jonathan of the same age. Top and limbs very like those of the Jonathan but a little more slender. Bark yellowish. Leaves much like those of the Jonathan, but not quite so broad. Bears at about the age of eight years, or two years later than the Jonathan; but when its bearing period begins it bears heavily, and requires thinning.
Fruit
Size: Medium size.
Form: Round, oblate.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Rather tough. Red, with specks of yellow and an occasional light colored spot, as if shaded by a leaf.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Flesh tender, juicy, sweet or a very mild subacid. Good for dessert, for persons who like the sweet varieties.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Matures from November on. Keeps well in common storage. Has been kept out of cold storage in an ordinary cellar until May or June.
Uses
Good shipper. Good for baking. Good for dessert, for persons who like the sweet varieties.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
In appearance it is so much like the Jonathan that, were it not for its keeping qualities and decidedly different flavor, it might easily be mistaken for that variety.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— Granville Lowther (ed.), Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture (1914)Ross Morris
This apple, which we call the Ross Morris, came from the orchard of Mr. Ross Morris of Zillah, Washington, and seems to be a variation from the Jonathan. It was bought in 1898 with Jonathan stock, from a nursery in Walla Walla, Washington. The tree is inclined to dwarf, being only a little more than half as large as the Spitzenburg and Jonathan of the same age. The top and limbs are very like those of the Jonathan but a little more slender. Bark yellowish; leaves much like those of the Jonathan, but not quite so broad. Bears at about the age of eight years, or two years later than the Jonathan; but when its bearing period begins it bears heavily, and requires thinning.
Fruit medium size, round, oblate, red with specks of yellow and an occasional light colored spot, as if shaded by a leaf. Skin rather tough, flesh tender, juicy, sweet or a very mild subacid. It keeps well in common storage, and has been kept out of cold storage in an ordinary cellar, until May or June. Is a good shipper, good for baking, and good for dessert, for persons who like the sweet varieties.
It is so much like the Jonathan in appearance that if it were not for its keeping qualities and decidedly different flavor, it might be easily mistaken for that variety. Matures from November on.