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Origin / History
Not described in source.
Tree
Ronalds describes this as forming a large broad tree, but a poor bearer.
Fruit
Size: Large.
Form: Roundish conical, ribbed at apex.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Golden yellow, faced with a flush of rose.
Dots: Speckled with dark points.
Flesh and flavor: Flesh sweet, peculiar.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November, December.
Uses
Good for cooking.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 2 catalogs (1899–1901)
- Brown Brothers Co. , Continental Nurseries, Rochester, NY (also operated from Toronto, Canada) — 1899
- Brown Brothers Co. , Continental Nurseries, Rochester, NY (also operated from Toronto, Canada) — 1901
View original book sources (1)
— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Russian Transparent.
Ronalds describes this as forming a large broad tree, but a poor bearer.
Fruit large, roundish conical, ribbed at apex, golden yellow, faced with a flush of rose, and speckled with dark points. Flesh sweet, peculiar. Good for cooking. November, December.