Wealthy

Wealthy
From
Excelsior
Description
Originated by Peter M. Gideon, Excelsior, Minn. This variety is particularly valuable for cold climates because the tree is very hardy and the fruit sells well.
Flesh quality
moderately fine, cri.sp, tender, very juicy, agreeable subacid, sprightly, somewhat aromatic, good to very good.
Flesh color
red, white
Skin quality
thin, tough
Skin color
green, yellow, red striped, red blushed
Sizes
large, above medium
Shape
conical, round, symmetrical, regular
Keeping quality
In ordinary storage its commercial limit is October, but in cold storage it may be kept till January or later. It does not stand heat very well before going into storage, and goes down rather quickly.
Uses
dessert, culinary
Eating season starts in
October
Eating season ends in
January
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