Fig. 263.—NONPAREIL.
The history and origin of this nice autumn fruit have not been ascertained, and it may prove to be an old variety with a changed name—considerably grown in Northern Illinois. Specimens from Dr. Geo. Haskell, of Rockford, are here described.
Fruit medium to large, round, somewhat conic, angular, ribbed; Surface smooth, waxy-yellow, splashed crimson; Dots minute.
Basin shallow, folded and plaited; Eye small, closed.
Cavity deep, acute, wavy, sometimes lipped; Stem long to medium, thick, green.
Core wide, regular, open, meeting the eye; Seeds numerous, angular, brown; Flesh white, tender, fine-grained, juicy; Flavor acid, aromatic; Quality quite good; Use, table; Season, September and October.
Stewart's Nonpareil.—Local Name.
This early apple is quite a favorite in Clarke County, Ohio, and may prove to be the Tetofski, or some other known variety, when it comes to be more thoroughly examined. Fruits received from my brother, J.T. Warder.
Fruit medium, roundish, conical, irregular, angular; Surface smooth, yellowish-green, splashed carmine; Dots minute, scattered, indented.