Cavity deep, acute, wavy; Stem medium to long, often red.
Core large, oval, closed, clasping the eye; Seeds large; Flesh yellow, breaking, juicy; Flavor very sweet, rich; Quality very good; Use, baking and stock; Season, September to December.
CLASS IV.—OBLONG APPLES.
ORDER I.—REGULAR.
SECTION 1.—SWEET.
SUB-SECTION 3.—RUSSET.
Mansfield Russet.
"Brought into notice by Dr. Joseph Mansfield, of Groton, Massachusetts. Tree vigorous and very productive. Fruit small, oblong, inclining to conic; Skin cinnamon russet; Stem long, inserted in a deep, furrowed cavity; Calyx partially closed, set in an open basin; Flesh not very juicy, rich, aromatic, saccharine, vinous; Keeps until April and May."—[Downing.]