SC - Apples?
LrdRas at aol.com
LrdRas at aol.com
Thu Oct 19 19:17:48 PDT 2000
In a message dated 10/19/00 1:57:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
HOONTW at libra.unm.edu writes:
> I was reading something about apples, and realized that most of the variety
> I commonly use are new world or Aussie/NZ breeds. What was the common
> size/shape/flavor of the medieval European apple? What of the modern,
> easily available apples, most approximates it?
Lady Apples are one variety that is still available today that was used in
period. There are others. I think Stefan may have a file on this in his
Flory-thingie since it was discussed in depth rather recently.
Ras
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