_Synonyms_: Knight's Red June, Blush June, Georgia June, and Wilson's
June.
Origin somewhat uncertain, supposed to be Carolina. Tree very vigorous,
upright, an early and abundant bearer, much esteemed at the South and
Southwest as their best early apple; ripe a few days after Early
Harvest; not equal to it in flavor, but more profitable as an orchard
fruit. Fruit medium or below, oval, irregular, inclined to conic. Skin
smooth, nearly the whole surface shaded with deep red, and almost of a
purplish hue on the sunny side, and covered with a light bloom. Stalk
variable in length, inserted in a small, narrow cavity. Calyx closed.
Segments long, reflexed. Basin narrow, plaited. Flesh very white,
tender, juicy, with a brisk subacid flavor. Core rather large. Very
good.
NOTE.--Carolina Striped June (Carolina June). This is generally
confounded with the above, and is scarcely distinguishable, except
that, as it ripens, it becomes striped. One is doubtless a seedling
from the other.