Apple
Originated in Sterling, Massachusetts, USA. Recorded in 1854. Fruits have softish flesh with a slightly aromatic flavour.
Synonyms:Beauty of America, Belle Americaine, Krasavitsa amerikanka, Sterling, Sterling Beauty
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name American Beauty
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register