White Virgin
AppleWhite Virgin
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, oblate.
Color and Surface: Pale yellow to rich orange, streaked with red in the sun. A few dark dots and veins of russet on the surface.
Stem: Short.
Calyx: Large, closed.
Basin: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor: White, soft, tender, juicy, with a brisk acid taste.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October to February.
Uses
Culinary apple.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Also known as Scotch Virgin. Description credited to Hogg.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)White Virgin. Scotch Virgin.
A culinary Apple, described by Hogg as: Fruit medium, oblate, pale yellow to rich orange, and streaked with red in the sun, a few dark dots and veins of russet. Stalk short. Calyx large, closed. Flesh white, soft, tender, juicy, brisk acid. October to February.