Fruit fair, medium to large, conic, regular; Surface smooth, dull green, whitish stripes, pale yellow when ripe, rarely a faint blush; Dots scattered, prominent.
Basin abrupt, or shallow, regular; Eye medium, closed.
Cavity deep, acute, brown; Stem short to medium.
Core regular, heart-shaped, clasping, closed; Seeds numerous, plump, black; Flesh pale yellow, breaking, tender, light, juicy; Flavor sweet, slightly aromatic, little character; Quality good; Use, market, kitchen; Season, December and January; keeps well.
Premium of 1858.
Fig. 140.—PREMIUM OF 1858.
Found in a seedling orchard near Springfield, Ohio, and awarded the premium in 1858.
Fruit medium, roundish-conic, regular; Surface smooth, pale yellow; Dots numerous, minute, white.
Basin shallow, regular, folded; Eye large, closed or open.