Plant Inventory No. 204, Part II - Germplasm Resources Information ...
Plant Inventory No. 204, Part II - Germplasm Resources Information ...
Plant Inventory No. 204, Part II - Germplasm Resources Information ...
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The following were developed by Laxton Bros. Ltd, Bedford, England, United<br />
Kingdom. Donated by A.I. Campbell, Long Ashton Research Station, Long Ashton,<br />
Bristol, England B518 9AF, United Kingdom. Received 03/31/1987.<br />
PI 589 646. Malus domestica Borkh.<br />
Fortune. Pedigree - Cox's Orange Pippin x Wealthy Raised 1904, intro:<br />
1931. Comments:: Size medium 67:60 mm; shape intermediate,<br />
truncate-conic, convex, slightly ribbed on body; skin pale yellowish<br />
green, flushed and streaked rich red, occasional russet; flesh firm,<br />
creamy white; flavor sweet, rich, season second early. Good keeper,<br />
holds flavor well in storage. Tree: not very vigorous,<br />
upright-spreading. Produces spurs fairly freely. Very high-quality<br />
mid-season dessert apple. Ideal for garden use.<br />
The following were donated by A.I. Campbell, Long Ashton Research Station,<br />
Long Ashton, Bristol, England B518 9AF, United Kingdom. Received 03/31/1987.<br />
PI 589 647. Malus domestica Borkh.<br />
<strong>No</strong>rthwood. Comments:: Cider, sweet; harvest <strong>No</strong>vember; large, spreading<br />
tree.<br />
PI 589 648. Malus domestica Borkh.<br />
Rosemary Russet. Pedigree - Heirloom cultivar first described 1831.<br />
Comments:: Size medium 70:55 mm; shape flat, conic, convex, slightly<br />
ribbed at eye; skin yellow, tinged green, flushed brownish red, nearly<br />
covered with light brown russet; flesh firm, fine, white tinged<br />
yellowish green; flavor sweet, subacid, aromatic; season late to very<br />
late. Tree: moderately vigorous, upright spreading. Too small for<br />
commercial use, primarily garden variety. Beautiful flowers.<br />
Additional Lit. Cit.: Sanders, Rosanne. PI 536989.<br />
The following were developed by G.T. Spinks, University of Bristol, Research<br />
Station, Long Ashton, Bristol, England, United Kingdom. Donated by A.I.<br />
Campbell, Long Ashton Research Station, Long Ashton, Bristol, England B518<br />
9AF, United Kingdom. Received 03/31/1987.<br />
PI 589649. Malus domestica Borkh.<br />
Exeter Cross. Pedigree - Worcester Pearmain x Beauty of Bath Raised<br />
1924; named 1953. Comments:: Size medium 57-64; 39-45 mm; shape flat,<br />
truncate-conic to rectangular, convex, ribbed on body; skin creamy<br />
white; flavor sweet, subacid, moderately aromatic; season early to<br />
second early. Tree: moderately vigorous, upright, tip bearing.<br />
The following were donated by A.I. Campbell, Long Ashton Research Station,<br />
Long Ashton, Bristol, England B518 9AF, United Kingdom. Received 03/31/1987.<br />
PI 589 650. Malus domestica Borkh.<br />
Ellis Bitter.<br />
The following were developed by John Basham & Sons, Bassaleg, Wales, United<br />
Kingdom. Donated by A.I. Campbell, Long Ashton Research Station, Long Ashton,<br />
Bristol, England B518 9AF, United Kingdom. Received 03/31/1987.<br />
PI 589 651. Malus domestica Borkh.<br />
St. Cecilia. Pedigree - Cox's Orange Pippin x Raised 1900; intro: 1918.<br />
Comments:: Size medium to large 70-76:57-64 mm; shape intermediate,<br />
rectangular to conic, convex, simetimes slightly ribbed at eye and on<br />
body; skin pale yellowl fished pale carmine with red stripes, russet at<br />
base; flesh fairly crisp, soft, white sometimes tinged green; flavor<br />
quite sweet; slightly subacid Season late to very late. Tree: vigorous,<br />
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