William's White
AppleWilliam's White
Origin/History
Origin supposed to be Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and form: Medium or below medium size, oblate, slightly conic.
Stem: Short.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Small, closed.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Whitish yellow, sprinkled with a few brown dots.
Flesh and flavor: Light yellow, tender, juicy, pleasant subacid. Quality rated as Good.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
August, September.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
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)William's White.
Origin, supposed Cumberland Co., Pa.
Fruit medium or below, oblate, slightly conic, whitish yellow, sprinkled with a few brown dots. Stalk short. Calyx small, closed. Flesh light yellow, tender, juicy, pleasant subacid. Good. August, September.