Yankee Spy
AppleYankee Spy
Origin/History
Of unknown origin. Historical records note variant names including Seedsville Sweet, Dutchess County Sweet, and Ox Sweet, though the relationships among these designations are uncertain.
Tree
Vigorous, upright spreading habit, productive.
Fruit
Size & Form Medium size, oblate, sometimes a little conic.
Skin Deep yellow, sometimes with a tinge of red in the sun. Large brown dots distributed over the surface.
Stem Medium length.
Calyx Closed.
Basin Furrowed.
Flesh & Flavor Yellowish, moderately juicy, rich, sweet. Quality rated as Good.
Core Small.
Season
October, November.
Uses
A valuable culinary sort.
Other
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)Yankee Spy. Seedsville Sweet ? Dutchess County Sweet. Ox Sweet. Of unknown origin. Tree vigorous, upright spreading, productive. Fruit medium, oblate, sometimes a little conic, deep yellow, sometimes a tinge of red in the sun, large brown dots. Stalk medium. Calyx closed. Basin furrowed. Flesh yellowish, moderately juicy, rich, sweet. Good. Core small. October, November. A valuable culinary sort.