Malus domestica Golden Nonpareil’
‘A small, handsome, dessert apple, of first-rate quality, it is of a round shape, yellow and russet color ; and is in use from December till February.’ [Hogg p.236/1851].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all catalogues [Apple no.1/1843]. There are two references to the quality of fruit in William Macarthur’s records.
‘March-May. Great bearer, acid, often mealy, sometimes very good. Of no value for kitchen.’ [Notebook no.9, MP A2948].
‘Ripe from March-May. The fruit acid, apt to be mealy, sometimes very good, of no value for the kitchen.’ [Diary B, 1862, MP A2951].
Notes
Published Apr 15, 2010 - 01:44 PM | Last updated Jul 25, 2011 - 05:12 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Category |
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| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably Europe but I have found no reference to its exact origins |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Apple, Dessert apple |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Golden Nonpareil
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| Confidence level | high |