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summary: A mutation of Jonathan found by Robert Conkle in 1943 at Chester, West Virginia (U.S.A.). Produces large fruit but not in the same abundance as the parent.
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summary: A mutation of Jonathan developed in 1943 by Robert Conkle at Chester, West Virginia (U.S.A.). The fruit is substantially larger than the parent Jonathan.
summary: A hardy American-bred apple, thought to be either a mutation or a chance seedling of Fireside. Highly regarded as a fresh eating dessert apple and also used for ...
origins: Specifically bred by Liz Copas and Ray Williams at the Long Ashton Research Station in Somerset (U.K.) to provide England's commercial cider industry with a ...
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summary: Ripens a week later than Jonathan, which is the pollen parent, and not as prone to premature ripening. Often mistaken for Jonathan.
characteristics: The flesh is coarse?grained, firm. Acidic.
characteristics: The flesh is yellowish, soft and dry. High acid.
characteristics: The flesh is firm and crisp, sweet and juicy.
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summary: A bud mutation of Wealthy developed in 1942 by R.C. Coombs in Hnniker. New Hampshire (U.S.A.) Fruit tends to be larger than the parent, otherwise similar.
origins: A seedling of Shockley raised before 1873 in the garden of Major Mark A. Cooper in Glen Holly, Georgia (U.S.A.).
summary: One of Oregon's finest heirloom apple trees, the Coos Bay Beauty can still be found growing in many of the old orchards along the Oregon Coast.
origins: originated in the area of Coquena in Pleudihen (France).
characteristics: The flesh is cream coloured. Crisp. Fruity and sweet.
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