Billy Bond

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From
Lyons
Description
The location of the origin is disputed, some saying it is older, dating to 1790, and comes from France
Flesh quality
Firm, moderately coarse-grained, rather tender, rather crisp, juicy, with a peculiar rather pleasant but not high flavor, subacid, becoming mild subacid when fully ripe, good.
Flesh color
white, yellow tinged, red tinged
Skin quality
Smooth and somewhat waxy.
Skin color
red mottled, yellow, red striped
Sizes
very large, large, medium, above medium
Shape
round, unequal sides, ribbed, oblong, conical
Keeping quality
Season October to January. The fruit is sometimes kept till March but after midwinter it deteriorates in quality and color.
General quality
Considered a good and attractive apple.
Uses
culinary
Eating season starts in
October
Eating season ends in
January
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