Weisses Seidenhemdchen
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in Europe. Described in 1598. Fruits have rather soft, fine, white flesh with a sweet, slightly subacid flavour.
Synonyms:
Chemise de Soie, Chemise de Soie Blanche, Chemise-de-Soie, Chemise-de-Soie Blanche, Chemisette Blanche, Chemisette de Soie, Chemisette-de-Soie, das Seidenhemdchen, de Dames, de Demoiselle, de Soie, Horset's Schlotter Apfel, Horset's Schlotterapfel, Pomme de Dames, Pomme de Demoiselle, Pomme de Soie, Rose Soyeuse, Schilgen's Birnformiger Apfel, Seidenhemdchen, Soyette, Syden Hemdje, Zidjen Hemdge, Zijden Hemdje
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Weisses Seidenhemdchen
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register