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Apple
Royal Somerset 

 

 

 

 
SummaryA culinary apple from Somerset, keeps well, and widely-used for making cider. Described by the 19th century writer Hogg as "very excellent".




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Royal Somerset




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Royal Somerset




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Royal Somerset




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PollinationSelf-sterile
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Royal Somerset




Country of originUnited Kingdom




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