Opalescent

Opalescent
From
Xenia
Flesh quality
rather firm, moderately tender, a little coarse, juicy or moderately juicy, agreeable mild subacid, aromatic, good to very good.
Flesh color
yellow tinged
Skin quality
moderately thick, rather tough, glossy, takes a brilliant polish
Skin color
yellow
Sizes
very large, large
Shape
round, ribbed, symmetrical, conical
Keeping quality
It does not appear to be as good a keeper as Baldwin.
General quality
When well grown Opalescent is a very attractive apple, being large, shapely, clear yellow, nearly or quite covered with brilliant red, in highly colored specimens becoming deep purplish-reel.
Uses
culinary
Eating season starts in
November
Eating season ends in
March
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