Sutton

Sutton
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Sutton
Description
Brought to notice through the Worcester County Horticultural Society in 1848. Included in the American Pomological Society Catalogue after 1877. Beach notes that it was practically unknown in New York until recent years in 1905. Supposed by some to be a seedling of Hubbardston. Incorrectly sometimes called Hubbardston Nonsuch or Steele's Red erroneously.
Flesh quality
rather firm, moderately fine-grained, crisp, tender, juicy, mild subacid
Flesh color
yellow tinged
Skin quality
moderately thin, tough, often slightly roughened toward the basin with broken russet lines and fine russet dots
Skin color
yellow, carmine, red striped, green, purple-carmine
Sizes
medium, above medium
Shape
round, ribbed, oblong, uniform, symmetrical, regular
General quality
good to very good
Uses
market, local market
Eating season starts in
November
Eating season ends in
March
Also known as
Beauty
Hubbardston Nonsuch
Morris Red
Steele's Red
Steele's Red Winter
Sutton Beauty
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