Spark's Late
Apple
USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Spark's Late
Origin/History A variety somewhat grown in Southern Illinois, origin unknown.
Tree Upright grower, hardy, and a good bearer.
Fruit
Size Large.
Form Roundish oblong conic.
Skin Greenish yellow, rarely with a shade of crimson in the sun. Brown dots present.
Stem Slender.
Cavity Not described in source.
Calyx Closed.
Basin Not described in source.
Flesh Whitish, half tender.
Flavor Pleasant, mild subacid.
Core/Seeds Not described in source.
Season Not described in source.
Uses Valuable for cooking.
Quality Good.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Spark's Late. Spark's. A variety somewhat grown in Southern Illinois, its origin unknown. Tree an upright grower, hardy, and good bearer. Fruit large, roundish oblong conic, greenish yellow, rarely with a shade of crimson in the sun, brown dots. Stalk slender. Calyx closed. Flesh whitish, half tender, pleasant, mild subacid. Good. Valuable for cooking.