Tower's Glory
AppleTower's Glory
Origin/History
Referenced in Downing's description as characterized by Hogg.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, roundish with obtuse angles.
Stem: Very short.
Calyx: Large, open.
Skin: Yellow, covered in sun with red and streaked with darker shades.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish, tender, juicy, brisk, acid.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October to April.
Uses
Cooking apple.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
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)Tower's Glory.
A cooking Apple, described by Hogg as of medium size, roundish, with obtuse angles, yellow, covered in sun with red, and streaked with darker shades. Stalk very short. Calyx large, open. Flesh yellowish, tender, juicy, brisk, acid. October to April.