Apple
Originated in Ireland. It was first recorded in 1802. Fruits have firm, crisp but rather dry flesh with a good aromatic flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name 'Gibb's Golden Gage'
Flowering time 1st May 10% flowering 6th May Full (80%) flowering15th May 90% petal fall
Picking time late august 1
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register