Hoover

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised 1850 approx. From South Carolina, Edisto, U.S.A.. Raised by Mr. Hoover. Grown on the continent of Europe and in U.S.A..

Synonyms:
Guver, Wattangah, Wattaugah

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Mother to:
Democrat

Fruit Size
large ^a

Fruit Shape
flat, rectangular, convex ^a

Fruit Height
63 mm ^a

Fruit Width
78 mm ^a

Ribbing
slightly ribbed at eye ^a

Ground Colour
yellow ^a

Over Colour
nearly covered with red flush and stripes ^a

Russet Type
light dots, russet patches ^a

Flesh Colour
yellowish ^a

Flesh Texture
firm, tender ^a

Flavour
subacid ^a

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register