Autumn Swaar
- Description
- The fruit of Fall Orange as compared with that of Autumn Swaar is larger, more inclined to conic, has smaller seeds and a fleshy pistil point projecting into the base of the calyx tube. The flesh is whiter, more acid, less aromatic and less tender. The flesh of well grown and well ripened Autumn Swaar is decidely yellower, more tender and milder with a very pleasant, peculiarly aromatic flavor.
- Flesh quality
- tender, breaking, juicy, agreeable, mild subacid, decidedly aromatic, sprightly, very good.
- Flesh color
- yellow
- Skin color
- orange-yellow, green, blushed
- Sizes
- large, medium, above medium
- Shape
- round, oblate, conical
- Uses
- dessert, culinary
- Eating season starts in
- September
- Eating season ends in
- October
- Also known as
- Autumnal Swaar
- Fall Swaar
- Fall Swaar of West
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Spencer A. Beach, The Apples of New York, vol. 2 (Albany: J.B. Lyon Company, 1905), 12.