Gideon

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From
Excelsior
Description
Originated by Peter M. Gideon. It is not recommended for planting in New York except it be as a stock upon which to topwork less hardy varieties.
Flesh quality
of rather soft loose texture, a little coarse, crisp, juicy, brisk subacid to mild subacid, fair to good
Flesh color
white, yellow tinged
Skin quality
rather thin, glossy
Skin color
pink blushed, yellow
Sizes
large, above medium
Shape
round, oblong, conical, angular, ovate
Keeping quality
It is apt to be defective in that the flesh becomes withered and discolored about the core as soon as the fruit reaches maturity. It is not a good variety for holding in cold storage as it stands heat poorly before going into storage and when in storage goes down quickly.
Eating season starts in
October
Eating season ends in
December
Also known as
Gideon White
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