Fig. 143.—VICTUALS AND DRINK.
This old variety has met with great favor in its western home, though not esteemed or much cultivated in the Eastern States, unless about Newark, New Jersey, where it originated about 1750, according to Downing.
Tree spreading, large; Branches twiggy, slender, moderately productive.
Fruit large, conical, regular, but uneven; Surface somewhat rough, dull green to dull yellow, often veined russet; Dots numerous, minute.
Basin medium, sometimes abrupt, regular or folded; Eye medium, closed.
Cavity wide, wavy, green; Stem short.
Core small, regular, oval, clasping, closed; Seeds numerous, angular, imperfect, dark; Flesh greenish-white or yellowish, very tender, fine-grained, light; Flavor very sweet, very rich; Quality best; Use, baking, table and stock; Season, September and October—in the North later, but is not a housing apple.
Virginia June.
