Accession

Phillips, ME [Franklin County]

Synonyms

Nine Ounce, Dean, Fall Dean, Magnolia

Origin

Temple, Maine; before 1854

Season

Late September- October

Uses

Fresh eating/dessert, Pies, Drying

Distinctive Features

medium to very large, oblate and slightly ribbed, thin dark pink stripes on greenish yellow skin, deep cavity

Resembles

Wealthy, Duchess, Northern Spy, Charette

Status of Name

Verified by Old Timer

DNA Information

Assumed to be correct; not tested