Alexander
Accession
Mercer, ME (Sandy River Orchard)[Somerset County]
Synonyms
Aporta, Beauty of the West, Emperor Alexander, English King, Princess Louise, Russian Emperor, Summer Queen of Missouri
Origin
Ukraine, 18th century
Season
Mid to late fall
Uses
Fresh eating/dessert, Cooking
Distinctive Features
Very large, round-conic, blushed and striped with bright to dark red
Resembles
Wold River, Beefsteak, Zachary, "I-95"
Status of Name
Verified Visually by Experts
DNA Information
Assumed to be correct
