GRAVENSTEINER.
ravensteiner (Handbuch, I, page 47; L. muller, Obstkunde, page 55; Beschrijving der vruchtsoorten [Description of fruit varieties], first series, N°. 39).
Grafenapfel (Deutsches Obstcabinet; Lief. 5, Plate 41, colours a bit overdone; E. lucas , Abb. Württ. Obsts., table. II, very nice illustration; Catalogue of the Fruits, 297 ; hogg , the Fruit Manual).
Strömling (Switserland).
Calville Gravenstein (Ann. de Pom. , 2, page 109).
Gravenstein.
Gravensteinder (matth. van noordt, with a nice illustration).
Blumen-Calvill (sometimes in Germany).
Incorrectly the following names are occasionally mentioned as synonyms:
Sommerkönig (not the one pictured in the Deutsche Obstcabinet, Issue 3, Plate 30).
Paradies (according to E. LUCAS , Abb. Württ, Obsts., Register).
Prinzessinnapfel.
According to the Deutsche Obstcabinet this variety was sent from Italy to Gravenstein in Holstein, Germany, to be distributed in all of Europe, including Norway and Sweden, under the above name; its taste in northern areas appears to be more excellent than in warmer climates.
SHAPE: variable, usually as illustrated, sometimes higher with less ribs, sometimes flat and disfigured and lopsided by a few pronounced ribs.
SIZE: second grade; on young trees approaching first grade.
EYE: open, sepals long and imperfect, will stay green; broad, deep basin surrounded by ribs.
STALK: medium length, sometimes short, with a fleshy protuberance; broad, shallow cavity.
The COLOUR of the very waxy skin is straw-yellow, somestimes golden yellow, at the sun side with crimson-red stripes, flames and spots; shadowy fruit is entirely yellow without any red; only seldom can lenticels be seen, sometimes little black spots.
The FLESH is yellowish, crisp but not firm, juicy, winy, aromatic, excellent; the core is big and filled with pips. The apple can be recoignized by its strong, attractive scent.
TIME OF USE: September - December; first grade for dessert, and excellent for making sauce, as well.
The TREE is a vigorous grower, makes a large crown and is suitable for all forms. Judgement about its fertility varies: we found it very fertile on good clay and recommend it, also for the orchard. The one year old twigs are long and strong, smooth and brown-red, but olive-coloured at the shadow side; buds are big, whithish grey; leaves and flowers are big.