. American pomology : apples . Apples. CLASS III.—^EOUND APPLES.—U. U. 1. 641 morgan WAite. Origin unknown. Sent from Morgan County, Illinois, by Professor J. B. Turner, of Jacksonville. Fruit large, globular, somewhat flattened, irregular, ribbed, uneven; Surface smooth, greenish, marked with gray striae, rarely a faint blush ; Dots white, Fig. 251.—MORGAN WHITE. Basin abrupt, ribbed ; Eye small but long, closed. Cavity deep, acute, wavy; Stem short to medium. Core small, very wide, open, clasping; Axis short; Seeds numerous, plump, short; Flesh greenish white, breaking, tender, fine-
. American pomology : apples . Apples. CLASS III.—^EOUND APPLES.—U. U. 1. 641 morgan WAite. Origin unknown. Sent from Morgan County, Illinois, by Professor J. B. Turner, of Jacksonville. Fruit large, globular, somewhat flattened, irregular, ribbed, uneven; Surface smooth, greenish, marked with gray striae, rarely a faint blush ; Dots white, Fig. 251.—MORGAN WHITE. Basin abrupt, ribbed ; Eye small but long, closed. Cavity deep, acute, wavy; Stem short to medium. Core small, very wide, open, clasping; Axis short; Seeds numerous, plump, short; Flesh greenish white, breaking, tender, fine-grained, juicy ; Flavor acid to sub- acid, agreeable; Quality good; Use, kitchen and table; Season, September to January. Peck'fs Pleasant. This fine fruit is credited to Rhode Island. The tree is healthy, spreading, moderately vigorous, but productive, and a regular bearer. This apple is said to resemble the Newtown Pippin, but I have never been able to trace anv. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Warder, J. A. (John Aston), 1812-1883. New York : Orange Judd and Company
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