Winthrop Pearmain

Apple

Winthrop Pearmain

Origin/History

Originated in Winthrop, Maine. Both sources cite the Maine Pomological Society Report (Me. P. S. R.) as their authority, and Elliott (1865) and Downing (1900) reproduce the description in nearly identical terms, indicating a shared primary source.

Tree

Not described in sources.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, roundish ovate.

Stem and Cavity: Stem set in a large cavity.

Calyx: Not described in sources.

Basin: Shallow.

Skin: Yellow, striped with red, and deep red in the sun.

Flesh and Flavor: Flesh white and juicy. Flavor spicy and pleasant.

Core and Seeds: Not described in sources.

Season

September to January.

Uses

Not described in sources.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in sources.

Other

Not described in sources.

Book Sources

Described in 2 period pomological works

View original book sources (2)

Winthrop Pearmain. Origin, Winthrop, Me. Size large, roundish ovate. Skin yellow, striped with red, and deep red in the sun. Stem in a large cavity. Basin shallow. Flesh white, juicy. Flavor spicy and pleasant. September to January. (Me. P. S. R.)

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Winthrop Pearmain. Origin. Winthrop, Maine. Size, large, roundish ovate ; skin, yellow, striped with red. and deep red in the sun ; stem, in a large cavity; basin, shallow; flesh, white, juicy; flavor, spicy and pleasant. September to January. (Me. P. S. R.)

— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)