Wismer's Dessert

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Introduced 1897. From Ontario, Port Elgin, Canada. Introduced by J. H. Wismer.

Synonyms:
Wismer, Wisner's Dessert

Availability
Not currently held in the National Fruit Collection.

Mother to:
Lawyer Nutmeg

Fruit Size
medium ^a

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

Fruit Height
45 mm ^a

Fruit Width
57 mm ^a

Ribbing
slightly ribbed ^a

Ground Colour
pale yellow ^a

Over Colour
slightly flushed dull orange, streaked red ^a

Russet Type
russet dots ^a

Flesh Colour
cream ^a

Skin Texture
slightly rough ^a

Flesh Texture
tender ^a

Flavour
sweet, nutty ^a

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