A seedling on the farm of John Huntsman, of Fayette, Mo. Tree vigorous,
not a very early bearer, but is very productive annually when the tree
has attained sufficient age; it is said to be a valuable and profitable
fruit in the locality where it originated. Young shoots smooth, reddish
brown; fruit large, oblate, slightly conic, often a little oblate; skin
smooth, pale yellow, sometimes a shade of pale red or deep yellow in the
sun, and a few scattering grayish dots; stalk short, small; cavity
broad, deep, sometimes slight russet; calyx closed, or nearly so; basin
large, deep, slightly corrugated; flesh pale yellow, a little coarse,
crisp, tender, juicy, mild, rich subacid, slightly aromatic; very good;
core rather small. December to March.
Remarks on the Huntsman's Favorite by members of the State Horticultural
Society:
William Cutter: The Huntsman is long-lived and deserves a place in our
list.
E. J. Holman: The Huntsman is of the York Imperial order, an old
variety, not sufficiently known. In Kansas City, I saw them on sale at
six dollars per barrel. The tree is a good bearer, and will be planted
more than it has been; it never blights.
B. F. Smith: I agree with Mr. Holman.
W. G. Gano: It is a very desirable orchard tree; it is just wonderful
how our old orchards hold out; its quality and size are good. It has one
fault: if put in cold storage it bleaches out, as most yellow apples do.
I cannot keep yellow apples in cold storage, and the Huntsman has
disappointed me; but if taken out and sold when just right it is a
success, and sells in Kansas City at six dollars per barrel.