History of the Dalice apple Raised 1933-37 by A.C. Nash, Scutes Farm, Hastings, East Sussex from the pip of a New Zealand Cox’s Orange Pippin. Description of fruit The Dalice apple has a rich, delicate, aromatic flavour which is reminiscent of but not as intense as Cox. The flavour can be less interesting and the…
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Doctor Hogg
History of the Doctor Hogg apple The Doctor Hogg apple was grown by Head Gardener Mr S. Ford of Leonardslee, near Horsham and thought to be a seedling from the variety Calville Blanc. It was introduced about 1880 by W. Paul & Son, Herts and awarded an RHS First Class Certificate in 1878. It is currently…
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History of the Duck’s Bill apple The Duck’s Bill was introduced by Fred Streeter, Head Gardner at Petworth House in 1937. It is currently cultivated as part of Brighton Permaculture Trust’s National Collection in Stanmer Park, Brighton. You can see a Duck’s Bill apple tree (planted 2009) in Home Farm Orchard, Stanmer Park ( map). Description of fruit…
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History of the Eastbourne Pippin apple The Eastbourne Pippin was grown by E.A. Lindley from Eastbourne 1930 and believed to have been grown from the pip of a Newton Pippin. It is currently cultivated as part of Brighton Permaculture Trust’s National Collection in Stanmer Park, Brighton. You can see an Eastbourne Pippin apple tree (planted 2011) in Home…
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History of the Edmund Jupp apple The Edmund Jupp apple was grown in the Horsham area and first recorded as a variety in 1862. It is currently cultivated as part of Brighton Permaculture Trust’s National Collection in Stanmer Park, Brighton. You can see an Edmund Jupp apple tree (planted 2011) in Home Farm Orchard, Stanmer Park ( map). Description…
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