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
photo by Mel Wilson
Nigel Deacon / Mel Wilson, Leicestershire Heritage Apples Project
