Monarch

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in 1888. Introduced in 1918 by Seabrook Nurseries, Chelmsford, Essex. Fruits have rather soft, somewhat coarse-textured, juicy flesh with a subacid flavour. Bruises very easily.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Peasgood's Nonsuch x Dumelow's Seedling

Accession No.
1924 - 019   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Monarch

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register