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NOV. 25, 1975 c. F. ZAIGER Plant Pat. 3,808

APPLE TREE Filed Jan 9, 1975 3,808 APPLE TREE Chris Floyd Zaiger, 537 Rosemore Ave., Modesto, Calif. 95351 Filed Jan. 9, 1975, Ser. No. 539,767 Int. Cl. Alh 03 US. Cl. Plt.-34 1 Claim ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A variety of apple tree which is of semi-dwarf growth; having a high number of fruit spurs per unit length of wood. The tree being a highly productive and regular bearer of medium size fruit of good keeping, eating and cooking quality.

ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE VARIETY The present variety of apple tree was asexually reproduced by me-in my said experimental orchardby budding, and in maturity, such reproductions ran true in all respectsto the original tree.

SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY The present variety of apple tree is characterized by its semi-dwarf, upright growth, its large number of spurs per unit of stem length, and by being a highly productive and regular bearer of medium size fruit of good keeping, eating and cooking quality. The flesh is crunchy and firm, the mild aroma, coupled with high sugar content, make this apple particularly desirable for substantially all uses, especially cooking or canning.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING The drawing is an illustration, by photographic reproduction in color, of a section of branch showing spurring and upper and lower surfaces of leaves; one whole fruit, two halves and three seeds.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY The botanical details of the new and distinct variety of apple treewith color definition (except those in common color terms) referenced to Reinhold Color Atlas by A. Korneruf and J. H. Wanscherare as follows:

Tree:

Size.--Semi-dwarfapproximately /2, to /2 normal size. Vigor.Non-vigorous. Growth.-Upright. Density.-Dense.

Production-Very productive. Trunk:

Size.-Stocky.

Texture.Medium.

United States Patent Plant Pat. 3,808 Patented Nov. 25, 1975 Branches: Medium.

Lenticels.Medium number. Very slightly raised. Leaves:

Sim-Abundant and large. Length--3 /2" to 5 /2".

Width2%." to 3".

Form-Oblong.

Margin-Serrated.

Peti0le.-Length1%" to 1%".

Color.--Top sideDark green 28F8 to 28F7. Under sideDark green 29E6 to 29E7. Flower buds:

Size.Large.

Length .Medium.

Form.Plump. Flowers:

Bloomin peri0d.Date of first bloom: Mar. 28,

1974. Date of last bloom: Apr. 10, 1974.

Colon-White.

Fruit:

Maturity when described-Eating ripe, Sept. 15,

Size.--Average diameter axially, 2%

transversely, 2 /2".

Shape.Slightly oblong; with ends flattened.

Calyx.Eyeapproximately 7 in diameter.

Tubes-approximately /2" long and 7 in diameter.

Core.Medium size. Halves, nearly equal. Seed cavity, approximately /3 long and A" wide. Carpels, usually 5.

Skin:

Thickness.-Medium.

Col0r.Semi-glossy, waxen, small evenly spaced dots of light yellowish-green, 30B7, slightly submerged. Ground color, light yellow, 2A5 to 2A6, over entire surface. Slight blush light red 10A5 to 10A6 on most of the fruit, usually nearer the stem end.

Flesh:

Texture.Firm. Juicy.

Ripens.Even.

Ar0ma.Slight. Pleasant.

Flavor.Sub-acid.

Eating quality.Good.

C0l0r.-Yellowish white 2A2.

Seed:

Size.-Average length-%". Average width-W C0l0r.Light brown 5D4.

Use: Good eating apple. Very good for cooking and cannmg. Keeping quality: Very good.

Average The tree and its fruit herein described may vary in slight detail due to climatic and soil conditions under which this variety may be grown; the present description being of the variety as grown at Modesto, Stanislaus County, Calif.

1. A new and distinct variety of semi-dwarf apple tree, as illustrated and described, bearing medium size firm fruit of good eating and cooking quality, having a semidwarf growth habit, heavy spurring, and being highly productive.

No references cited.

ROBERT E. BAGWILL, Primary Examiner

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