Smalley

Apple

Smalley

Origin / History

From Kensington, Conn., where it was much esteemed (Elliott).

Tree

Vigorous, spreading, a good bearer (Downing).

Fruit

Size: Medium.

Form: Oblate conic.

Stem: Short; large (Elliott).

Cavity: Russeted (Elliott).

Calyx: Closed.

Basin: Uneven, shallow (Elliott).

Skin: Yellow, with a slight blush.

Dots: Not described in source.

Flesh and flavor: Tender, juicy, brisk, with a pleasant aromatic flavor. Quality "Good" (Downing).

Core and seeds: Not described in source.

Season

September, October.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes / Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 2 period pomological works

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Smalley. Spice. From Kensington, Conn., where it was much esteemed. Medium size, oblate conic; skin, yellow, with a slight blush; stalk, short and large; cavity, russeted; calyx, closed; basin, uneven, shallow; flesh, tender, juicy, brisk, with a pleasant aromatic flavor. September, October.

— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)

Smalley.

Spice.

From Kensington, Conn. Tree vigorous, spreading, a good bearer.

Fruit medium size, oblate conic, yellow, with a slight blush. Stalk short. Calyx closed. Flesh tender, juicy, brisk, pleasant aromatic. Good. September, October.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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