Core medium, regular, closed; seeds plump, dark; flesh rich yellow, solid, juicy; flavor sub-acid, rich, piquant, like a Spitzenberg; October, November.
Minkler.
Fig. 100.—MINKLER.
Produced by S.G. Minkler, of Kendall, Illinois.
This variety very closely resembles that described as Buchanan, though their origin is entirely distinct. The Minkler also bears a very close resemblance to an apple found at Quincy, Illinois, and known as the Brandywine.
Tree very thrifty, spreading, branches strong, forming a large angle with the stem.
Fruit medium to large, regular, globular-ovate; Surface smooth, greenish-yellow, covered with mixed red, and stripes of dark dull red; Dots scattered, minute, yellow.
Basin wide, shallow, regular; Eye small, closed.