University (Duchess No. 103)

Origin and History

University (Duchess No. 103) originated about 1882 from seed of the Duchess variety, raised by C. G. Patten of Charles City, Iowa.

Fruit

Size and Form

Large, oblate, very regular.

Skin

Clear yellow base color with orange yellow on the sunny side. Dots minute and white; some distinct russet dots with white bases.

Cavity

Wide, deep, obtuse, and regular.

Stem

Short to medium.

Basin

Very wide and shallow, with irregular prominences around the eye.

Calyx

Open, with segments flat and convergent.

Core and Seeds

Core partially open, clasping. Cells round and widely slit. Tube funnel-shaped. Stamens marginal. Seeds not many but plump.

Flesh and Flavor

Yellow flesh with some yellow veinings. Pleasant subacid flavor. Quality very good.

Season

Late fall.

Tree

Not described in source.

Uses

Not described in source.