Newman

Newman
Description
Received from George Townsend in Gordon, Ohio, in 1890, at the New York station, but in 1905 was practically unknown in New York. Considered to be of the Yellow Bellflower group.
Flesh quality
very firm, moderately fine-grained, rather tender, crisp, moderately juicy, subacid becoming nearly sweet, slightly aromatic
Skin color
green, yellow, red blushed
Sizes
large, medium
Shape
unequal sides, ribbed, oblong, uniform, oblique, conical
Keeping quality
good
General quality
fair to good
Uses
dessert, culinary
Eating season starts in
December
Eating season ends in
June
Also known as
Newman Seedling
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