Apple
Originated in the UK. It was introduced in about 1893 by G. Bunyard, Maidstone, Kent. Fruits have tender flesh with an acid and vinous flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name Foster's Seedling
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register