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Frequin Rouge

Characterization: (continued)

Dots numerous - variable - some depressed
and inconspicuous except where they show
through light red as minute light colored dots or specks;
some are rather large, areola; sometimes many
dark irregular breaks in the skin making a
coarse finish.  but for all this a rather attractive
appearing fruit.  Cavity narrow, medium depth,
stem ½" or less, fleshy; a little lipping in
cavity not uncommon.  Basin medium;
calyx lobes rather long, converging; eye closed.
Flesh yellowish. fine grain fairly firm,
crisp, nearly if not quite sweet.  Flavor
varies from season to season - possibly due
in part to degree of maturity at which sampled.
One season said to be (described as) somewhat
characteristic but rather flat, with nothing
to suggest crab and no apparent value as
an apple.  In 1923, it had a good deal of
"pucker". In 1926 it was sweet, fairly
rich, with just enough tannin to be pleasant.
"It is a sweet apple that is not flat and is sufficiently
characteristic in flavor to be a 
little more than "just another sweet apple."
"Identity unknown but merits attention" A 
little water coring.
In 1927 astringency was too pronounced
to be pleasant.

        