The Laking Apple
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https://doi.org/10.71318/apom.1972.26.1.5Abstract
The following is from a letter dated December 12, 1925, to Mr. J.E. Carter, Esq., agricultural representative for Wellington County in the province of Ontario: "...your letter of December 7th is received; also the specimens of seedling apple from Mr. Chas. Laking, R.R. #3, Guelph, Ontario. I have tested and made a description of Mr. Laking's seedling:
"Size: medium; form roundish, slightly ribbed; cavity deep, open; stem medium length, moderately stout; basin deep, medium width, abrupt, smooth; calyx open; color pale yellow, well washed and splashed with deep orange red; predominant color deep red approaching crimson; seeds medium size, acute; dots moderately numerous, small, pale yellow, distinct; skin moderately thick, tender; flesh white, often tinged with red near skin, firm, crisp, tender, moderately juicy; core small; flavor subacid, sprightly, spicy; quality very good; season probably November to February."
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