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Okabena is an apple cultivar recorded as a cross of Duchess of Oldenburg and Wealthy, with origin given as Minnesota in 1871. The fruit is listed as reaching about 6 cm and described as light yellow with crimson overcolor [S1].
The skin is described as thin and tough, and the fruit is rated only fair in quality. The entry says it resembles Duchess of Oldenburg but keeps much better [S1].
Summary source basis
This summary currently draws chiefly from A Study of Northwestern Apples, with 4 additional supporting sources linked below.
Featured source descriptions
“The continued descriptive line visible above the figure reads in part: long, broad, funnel-shaped; stamens marginal; flesh white, fine grained, sometimes stained, juicy, subacid, very good. December.”
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“The basin is described as a marked characteristic, wide, rather shallow, regular, sometimes abrupt; calyx closed.”
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“Dots minute, scattered, white, obscure; cavity regular, deep, sometimes russeted; stem variable.”
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“Core small, closed, clasping.”
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| Document | Title/URL | Rights | Claims | Relationships | History Events | Pages | Snippets |
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| 103 | PERENNIALS - The Northwest Nursery Co. | unknown | 11 | 0 | 0 | p10 p11 | Said to be one of the most popular apple trees with growers near Valley City.; Described as bearing splendid crops all over Dakota.; Ripens after Duchess and is in many ways similar.; Flavor sub-acid, excellent quality. |
| 3 | Edible Apples in Prairie Canada | unknown | 10 | 0 | 0 | p51 | Listed as a standard apple (standard apple, fruit 5 cm diameter or more).; Reference cited as L&U, Maurer.; A much better keeper than Duchess.; Resembles Duchess. |
| 14 | A Study of Northwestern Apples | unknown | 9 | 0 | 0 | p79 p144 | Tube is long and broad.; Holding/maturity timing note includes December.; Flesh white, fine-grained, juicy, subacid, very good.; Core: small, closed/clasping; basin wide, shallow, sometimes abrupt; calyx closed. |
| Document | Page | Claim Type | Claim | Quote | Match |
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| 103 | p11 | recommendation_context | Said to be one of the most popular apple trees with growers near Valley City. | OKABENA—Season September to November. Fruit large, yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p11 | productivity | Described as bearing splendid crops all over Dakota. | OKABENA—Season September to November. Fruit large, yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p11 | description_snippet | Ripens after Duchess and is in many ways similar. | OKABENA—Season September to November. Fruit large, yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p11 | flavor_profile | Flavor sub-acid, excellent quality. | OKABENA—Season September to November. Fruit large, yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p11 | description_snippet | Flesh yellowish white, fine grained, crisp, juicy. | OKABENA—Season September to November. Fruit large, yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p11 | fruit_color | Fruit yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side. | OKABENA—Season September to November. Fruit large, yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p11 | fruit_size | Fruit large. | OKABENA—Season September to November. Fruit large, yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p11 | storage_duration | Season September to November. | OKABENA—Season September to November. Fruit large, yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p10 | taxon_context | Named in the discussion of new hardy apple varieties for the Northwest. | Mr. Ludlow, another Minnesotaman, developed the Okabena. | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p10 | selection_origin_reference | Linked to Minnesota through its developer. | Mr. Ludlow, another Minnesotaman, developed the Okabena. | page_block:0.90 |
| 103 | p10 | breeder_reference | Developed by Mr. Ludlow, described as another Minnesota man. | Mr. Ludlow, another Minnesotaman, developed the Okabena. | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p144 | description_snippet | Tube is long and broad. | Tube long, broad. Okabena. | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p79 | storage_duration | Holding/maturity timing note includes December. | Okabena-Originated on the banks of Lake Okabena, near Worthington, Minnesota. Aseedling of Duchess fertilized by the Wealthy from seed furnished by Peter M. Gideon in 1871. Tree an annual and abundant bearer, hardy at th | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p79 | flavor_profile | Flesh white, fine-grained, juicy, subacid, very good. | Okabena-Originated on the banks of Lake Okabena, near Worthington, Minnesota. Aseedling of Duchess fertilized by the Wealthy from seed furnished by Peter M. Gideon in 1871. Tree an annual and abundant bearer, hardy at th | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p79 | description_snippet | Core: small, closed/clasping; basin wide, shallow, sometimes abrupt; calyx closed. | Okabena-Originated on the banks of Lake Okabena, near Worthington, Minnesota. Aseedling of Duchess fertilized by the Wealthy from seed furnished by Peter M. Gideon in 1871. Tree an annual and abundant bearer, hardy at th | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p79 | fruit_color | Surface yellow with stripes and red splashes, sometimes fully covered and marbled with dark crimson; dots minute and white. | Okabena-Originated on the banks of Lake Okabena, near Worthington, Minnesota. Aseedling of Duchess fertilized by the Wealthy from seed furnished by Peter M. Gideon in 1871. Tree an annual and abundant bearer, hardy at th | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p79 | fruit_size | Fruit described as large and regular/ovate-oblate in form. | Okabena-Originated on the banks of Lake Okabena, near Worthington, Minnesota. Aseedling of Duchess fertilized by the Wealthy from seed furnished by Peter M. Gideon in 1871. Tree an annual and abundant bearer, hardy at th | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p79 | entry_hardiness_observation | Stated as hardy at this station. | Okabena-Originated on the banks of Lake Okabena, near Worthington, Minnesota. Aseedling of Duchess fertilized by the Wealthy from seed furnished by Peter M. Gideon in 1871. Tree an annual and abundant bearer, hardy at th | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p79 | selection_origin_reference | Seedling of 'Duchess' fertilized by 'Wealthy' from seed supplied by Peter M. Gideon (1871). | Okabena-Originated on the banks of Lake Okabena, near Worthington, Minnesota. Aseedling of Duchess fertilized by the Wealthy from seed furnished by Peter M. Gideon in 1871. Tree an annual and abundant bearer, hardy at th | page_block:0.90 |
| 14 | p79 | entry_location | Origin stated as banks of Lake Okabena near Worthington, Minnesota. | Okabena-Originated on the banks of Lake Okabena, near Worthington, Minnesota. Aseedling of Duchess fertilized by the Wealthy from seed furnished by Peter M. Gideon in 1871. Tree an annual and abundant bearer, hardy at th | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | description_snippet | Listed as a standard apple (standard apple, fruit 5 cm diameter or more). | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | source_reference_abbreviation | Reference cited as L&U, Maurer. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | keeping_quality | Amuch better keeper than Duchess. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | description_snippet | Resembles Duchess. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | description_snippet | Only fair quality. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | description_snippet | Skin is thin and tough. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | fruit_color | Fruit is light yellow with crimson. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | fruit_size | Fruit to 6 cm; also listed as ST, a standard apple with fruit 5 cm diameter or more. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | entry_location | Origin given as Minnesota, 1871. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p51 | entry_pedigree | Parentage given as Duchess of Oldenburg x Wealthy. | Okabena (Duchess of Oldenburg X Wealthy) Orig. in Minnesota (1871) ST Fruit to 6cm, light yellow with crimson. Skin thin and tough. Only fair quality. Resembles Duchess, but a much better keeper. Ref L&U, Maurer. | page_block:0.90 |
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| Type | Claim | Confidence |
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| recommendation_context | Said to be one of the most popular apple trees with growers near Valley City. | 0.92 |
| productivity | Described as bearing splendid crops all over Dakota. | 0.88 |
| description_snippet | Ripens after Duchess and is in many ways similar. | 0.89 |
| flavor_profile | Flavor sub-acid, excellent quality. | 0.96 |
| description_snippet | Flesh yellowish white, fine grained, crisp, juicy. | 0.94 |
| fruit_color | Fruit yellow with red stripes, heavy on the sunny side. | 0.96 |
| fruit_size | Fruit large. | 0.97 |
| storage_duration | Season September to November. | 0.96 |
| taxon_context | Named in the discussion of new hardy apple varieties for the Northwest. | 0.86 |
| selection_origin_reference | Linked to Minnesota through its developer. | 0.90 |
| breeder_reference | Developed by Mr. Ludlow, described as another Minnesota man. | 0.95 |
| description_snippet | Tube is long and broad. | 0.95 |
| storage_duration | Holding/maturity timing note includes December. | 0.85 |
| flavor_profile | Flesh white, fine-grained, juicy, subacid, very good. | 0.92 |
| description_snippet | Core: small, closed/clasping; basin wide, shallow, sometimes abrupt; calyx closed. | 0.81 |
| fruit_color | Surface yellow with stripes and red splashes, sometimes fully covered and marbled with dark crimson; dots minute and white. | 0.90 |
| fruit_size | Fruit described as large and regular/ovate-oblate in form. | 0.84 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | Stated as hardy at this station. | 0.88 |
| selection_origin_reference | Seedling of 'Duchess' fertilized by 'Wealthy' from seed supplied by Peter M. Gideon (1871). | 0.92 |
| entry_location | Origin stated as banks of Lake Okabena near Worthington, Minnesota. | 0.95 |
| description_snippet | Listed as a standard apple (standard apple, fruit 5 cm diameter or more). | 0.96 |
| source_reference_abbreviation | Reference cited as L&U, Maurer. | 0.75 |
| keeping_quality | A much better keeper than Duchess. | 0.95 |
| description_snippet | Resembles Duchess. | 0.92 |
| description_snippet | Only fair quality. | 0.91 |
| description_snippet | Skin is thin and tough. | 0.94 |
| fruit_color | Fruit is light yellow with crimson. | 0.96 |
| fruit_size | Fruit to 6 cm; also listed as ST, a standard apple with fruit 5 cm diameter or more. | 0.97 |
| entry_location | Origin given as Minnesota, 1871. | 0.96 |
| entry_pedigree | Parentage given as Duchess of Oldenburg x Wealthy. | 0.98 |
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