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Orders can be picked up or sent nationwide in New Zealand. Orders can be paid for by credit card for pick up, or for orders being shipped, you can complete the order and the invoice for payment will be sent after the freight cost has been calculated. After receiving the invoice with the freight cost, you can decide if you wish to go ahead with the order, or cancel it. Once payment has been received, we will send your order. We send plant orders Monday and Tuesday nationwide, and on Wednesday to urban North Island addresses. Non-perishable items are sent Monday to Friday.
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The origin of this variety is uncertain but it probably arose in England. It was recorded by Parkinson in 1629 and was well known by the late 17th Century. Claimed to have arisen at Parham Park, near Arundel, Sussex. George Washington ordered the variety for his garden at Mount Vernon, Virginia, but it failed to flourish in the USA. Widely grown commercially and in gardens in the 18th century.
Small/medium sized fruit. Round-conical to oblong shape. Slightly ribbed. Golden yellow background skin colour with many bold russet dots and some russet at the base. Pale yellow flesh with an intense, brisk, fruity flavour. When cooked it keeps its shape and was used for ‘Pippin’ jelly, tarts. Has also been used for cider making.