Thomas
Apple
Thomas
Origin/History
An old variety of unknown antecedents, carried from Maryland to Illinois many years before the date of this record, where it received the name Thomas.
Tree
Very hardy. Moderately vigorous, forming a handsome-shaped top. Annually productive.
Fruit
Size and form: Large, roundish conical truncated.
Skin: Thin, greenish, becoming yellow when fully matured.
Flesh: Soft, tender, juicy, pleasant subacid.
Stem, cavity, calyx, and basin: Not described in source.
Seeds and core: Not described in source.
Surface features (dots, striations, russeting): Not described in source.
Season
December to February.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Source: N. Lyon, manuscript notes.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Thomas.
An old unknown variety, carried many years since from Maryland to Illinois, where it has received the name of Thomas. The tree is very hardy, moderately vigorous, forming a handsome-shaped top, annually productive.
Fruit large, roundish conical truncated, greenish, becoming yellow when fully matured. Skin thin. Flesh soft, tender, juicy, pleasant subacid. December to February. (N. Lyon : MS.)