John Standish

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Believed to have been raised by John Standish at Ascot, Berkshire, England in about 1873. Introduced by Isaac House in 1921. It was Highly Commended by the RHS in 1921 and received an Award of Merit in 1922. Fruits have very firm, fine-textured juicy flesh which is moderately acid and refreshing.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the Marcher Apple Network collections (Ffordd-fawr)

Mother to:
Eden

Accession No.
1923 - 050   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
John Standish

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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