Summer Strawberry

Origin and History

The origin of this apple is not known. It is much cultivated in all the Lancashire and Northern Orchards of England, and is gradually extending into the special apple districts.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Rather below medium size, two and a half inches broad, and an inch and three quarters high; oblate, even and regularly formed.

Skin: Smooth and shining, striped all over with yellow and blood-red stripes, except on any portion that is shaded, and then it is red.

Stem: Three quarters of an inch long, inserted in a round narrow cavity, which is lined with russet.

Cavity: Round and narrow, lined with russet.

Calyx (Eye): Prominent, not at all depressed, closed with long flat segments, and surrounded with prominent plaits.

Basin: Not described in source.

Flesh and Flavor: White, tinged with yellow, soft, tender, juicy, brisk and pleasantly flavoured.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Ripe in September and October. When long kept, becomes dry and mealy.

Uses

A good dessert apple.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.