Smith's Cider

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Recorded 1817. From Pennsylvania, Berks County, U.S.A.. In existence 1914.

Synonyms:
Choice Kentuck, Cider, Cider Apple, Fowler, Fuller, Jackson Winesap, Pennsylvania Cider, Poplar Bluff, Popular Bluff, Smith Cider, Smith's

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Fruit Size
small to large ^a

Fruit Shape
intermediate, rectangular to truncate-conic, convex, sometimes asymmetric ^a

Ground Colour
bright pale yellow or greenish ^a

Over Colour
mottled and flushed pinkish red, splashed and striped bright carmine ^a

Russet Type
whitish or russet dots, russet at base ^a

Flesh Colour
whitish ^a

Flesh Texture
firm, moderately fine, crisp, tender ^a

Flavour
subacid, aromatic ^a

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