. Cyclopedia of hardy fruits. Fruit; Fruit-culture. 26 DETROIT RED DR. MATTHEWS talked about, more penerally planted, or better received by consumers and growers alike. Introduced "in 1895, in the short time that has intervened, its culture has spread (hrounhout the apple districts of the United States. In the orchards of the West and Northwest, it has been extensively planted and, according to all re- ports, is proving a commercial success. All who have tasted the apple agree that its rich, distinctive flavor is its chief asset, although it has size and beauty as well. Contrary to the us
. Cyclopedia of hardy fruits. Fruit; Fruit-culture. 26 DETROIT RED DR. MATTHEWS talked about, more penerally planted, or better received by consumers and growers alike. Introduced "in 1895, in the short time that has intervened, its culture has spread (hrounhout the apple districts of the United States. In the orchards of the West and Northwest, it has been extensively planted and, according to all re- ports, is proving a commercial success. All who have tasted the apple agree that its rich, distinctive flavor is its chief asset, although it has size and beauty as well. Contrary to the usual behavior of apples, the fruit of this variety seems to increase in size and color as the trees grow older. The variety was found in 1881 by Hiatt, Peru, Iowa. Stark Broth- ers, Louisiana, Missouri, introduced it in 16. Delicious. (X%) Tree large, vigorous, spreading, hardy, productive; branches smooth, stout. Leaves large, thick, dark green. Fruit Uirge, uniform, roundish-conic to oblong-conic, riblied ; stem long, medium thick ; cavity deep, broad, often furrowed, flaring, greenish; calyx medium, nearly closed, with long, narrow, acute loljes ; basin moderately deep, wide, abrupt, verj' strongly furrowed and corru- gated ; skin very tliick, tough, smooth; color light yellow, nearly to almost entirely overspread with dark, attractive red, splashed and mottled with carmine; dots numerous, small, yellow ; core medium in size, axile, closed with clasping core-lines; calyx-tube long, wide funnel-shaped ; seeds of medium size; flesh yellowish, firm, a little coarse, tender, juicy, aromatic, pleasant subacid; good to very good; December to last of February. DETROIT RED. Detroit Black. Several apples have been grown under the name De- troit Red, but since none is of much value, and all are passing from cultivation, it is not worth while to attempt to straighten out the nomenclatorial tangle. The description below makes tiie identification of the true Detroit Red an e
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