White Norman
Apple
White Norman
Origin and History
The origin of this apple is unknown, though it seems to correspond with the celebrated old Normandy variety, Blanc-Mollet, extensively grown throughout the orchards of northwestern France. In that region it is also called Pomme de Neige, La Blanche, and various other local names in different districts. The variety has been described for nearly a century (see French 'Report,' p. 147).
Tree
The tree is of middle size, vigorous and fertile. It is very generally cultivated.
Fruit
Size and Form
Small, roundish, with obtuse angles on the sides, which are sometimes quite prominent.
Skin
Perfectly white, or rather a very pale straw color, clear and waxen-like. Only a few large russet dots are sprinkled over the surface at a distance. The hollow of the stalk is lined with russet, which extends in ramifications a little way over the base.
Stem (Stalk)
Long and very slender, deeply inserted.
Cavity, Calyx, and Basin
The eye is very small, with small convergent segments, set in a deep basin which is plaited or slightly ribbed. The tube is deep and conical. The stamens are marginal.
Flesh and Flavor
Snow white, soft, and spongy, with a marked astringency or bitterness mixed with sweetness. The fruit is soft and juicy; its juice is rather dark in color, with a rich and rather bitter flavor.
Core and Seeds
The cells of the core are open and very large for the size of the fruit. The cell-walls are elliptical.
Season
Early.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Chemical analysis (by Mr. G. H. With, F.R.A.S.):
- Density of fresh juice: 1.040
- Density after 24 hours: 1.042
In 100 parts by weight of juice:
- Sugar: 10.770
- Tannin, Mucilage, Salts, &c.: 3.633
- Water: 85.597
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 1 catalog (1901) from Illinois
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1901 — listed as Blanc Mollet
View original book sources (1)
— Woolhope Naturalists Field Club, The Herefordshire Pomona (1885)
- WHITE NORMAN.
The origin of this apple is unknown. It seems to correspond with the celebrated old Normandy variety, Blanc-Mollet, so much grown all through the orchards of the North-West of France. It is there also called Pomme de Neige, La Blanche, and various other local names in different districts. It has been described for nearly a century past (see French "Report," p. 147).
Description.—Fruit, small, roundish, and with obtuse angles on the sides, which are sometimes pretty prominent. Skin, perfectly white, or rather a very pale straw colour, clear and waxen-like, and with only a few large russet dots, distantly sprinkled over the surface; the hollow of the stalk is lined with russet, which extends in ramifications a little way over the base. Eye, very small, with small convergent segments, set in a deep basin, which is plaited or slightly ribbed; tube, deep, conical; stamens, marginal. Stalk, long, and very slender, deeply inserted. Flesh, snow white, soft, and spongy, with a marked astringency or bitterness mixed with sweetness. Cells of the core, open, and very large for the size of the fruit; cell-walls, elliptical.
The tree is of middle size, vigorous and fertile. It is very generally cultivated. The fruit is early, soft and juicy; its juice being rather dark in colour, with a rich and rather bitter flavour.
Chemical analysis by Mr. G. H. With, F.R.A.S.:—
Density of fresh juice ... ... ... ... 1.040 Density after 24 hours ... ... ... ... 1.042
In 100 parts by weight of juice:
Sugar ... ... ... ... ... 10.770 Tannin, Mucilage, Salts, &c. ... ... ... 3.633 Water ... ... ... ... ... 85.597