Seaman's Sweet
AppleSeaman's Sweet
Origin/History
From Long Island.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Medium in size. Form roundish oblate. Skin whitish, splashed, striped, and shaded with red. Stalk very short. Calyx closed. Flesh white, not tender, juicy, and sweet.
Flavor
Sweet.
Season
October.
Uses
Baking.
Quality
Good.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Seaman's Sweet. From Long Island. Fruit medium, roundish oblate, whitish, splashed, striped, and shaded with red. Calyx closed. Stalk very short. Flesh white, not tender, juicy, sweet. Good. Baking. October.