Leicestershire Apples: Queen Caroline
(syn. Spencer's Favourite) - raised and distributed by Mr. T. Brown, nurseryman of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. He had land in Measham where his seedlings were raised, c. 1820. Large apple, cooker, brisk, well flavoured. Named after Geo. IV's wife. Keeps till Xmas.
Pictures (click on small images for detail):
Blossom
Fruit
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1st photo by Mel Wilson (Sept); second picture ND, late Oct, taken at Quaker Meeting House, Leicester, Apple Day, late Oct 2011. (From display by Clifford Cain of 'Fruitscape' - photo taken by permission)
Nigel Deacon / Mel Wilson, Leicestershire Heritage Apples Project
