Sierra Beauty
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Originated at a high altitude in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, 30 miles east of Chico, Butte County, Cal. This beautiful crimson-red Apple is certainly a great acquisition to the standard commercial sorts, and will pack better than four tier. The original tree is now (1906) 36 years old and is a regular annual bearer. The flesh is white, crisp and tender, with a delicious juicy flavor. The tree is a hardy, upright grower, resembling the Northern Spy. A splendid cooking and eating Apple. Season January to May.
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 7 catalogs (1901–1920) from Oregon, Washington
- Washington Nursery Co. , Toppenish , Washington — 1901
- Washington Nursery Company , Toppenish , Washington — 1909
- Ballygreen Nurseries , Hanford , Washington — 1912
- Pacific Nursery Company , Portland , Oregon — 1912
- Washington Nursery Company , Toppenish , Washington — 1912
- Oregon Nursery Co. , Orenco , Oregon — 1920
- Washington Nursery Company , Toppenish, Washington (on Yakima Indian Reservation) - [undated; companion to the 1912 "Sixth Edition" descriptive catalogue; same cover design and incorporated 1903 date; dated as c.1912]