Orchards, Trees & Orchard Produce

Some Surrey Fruit

Dessert Apples
Braddick’s Nonpareil raised by John Braddick of Thames Ditton, 19th century. Carswell’s Honeydew raised 1939 by JW Carswell of Ashtead. Carswell’s Orange raised 1938 by JW Carswell of Ashtead. Claygate Pearmain found growing in a hedge near Claygate by John Braddick in the 1820s, who sent some to a RHS meeting in 1822. One of the finest of all dessert apples. Firm, crisp, juicy, sweet and aromatic. Cleeve raised pre-1930 from a seed from Canada, at Cleeve, Weybridge. Cockle Pippin originated with Mr Cockle at Godstone, Redhill in about 1800 and was extensively grown in Surrey and Sussex. First-class, rich flavour, sweet and aromatic, excellent with cheese. Comrade thought to have been raised by George Carpenter, Head Gardener at West Hall, Byfleet, 1930s. Duchess’s Favourite - raised in late 18th early 19th century by nurseryman Cree of Addlestone. Admired by the Duchess of York who lived near the nursery, grown in gardens as well as market gardens in 19th century. George Carpenter raised by George Carpenter in 1902, Head Gardener at West Hall, Byfleet. Harry Pring raised by Harry Pring, and introduced by W Peters of Leatherhead. High View Pippin raised by F Fitzwater of Ernest Hill, Weybridge in 1911. Joybells thought to have been raise by Robert Lloyd, Head Gardener of Brockwood Hospital early 1900s. May Beauty from D & J Walker of Ham in 1945. Nanny from either W Sussex or Surrey, recorded 1842. Palmer’s Rosey from the garden of HI Palmer, Whyteleafe, 1965. Pixie raised at RHS Wisley 1947. Scarlet Nonpareil raised in about 1773 in the garden of an inn in Esher. Wadey’s Seedling raised by WJ Wadey of Caterham in 1919.

Cooking Apples
Byfleet Seedling raised by George Carpenter, Head Gardener at West Hall, Byfleet in 1915. Colonel Yate thought to have been raised by nurseryman W H Divers of Surbiton in about 1905. Mitchelson’s Seedling raised by Mitchelson a market gardener in Kingston-upon-Thames in the 19th century. Shoesmith raised by George Carpenter, Head Gardener at West Hall, Byfleet in about 1930. Victory raised by George Carpenter, Head Gardener at West Hall, Byfleet in about 1923.

Dual Purpose Apples
Curl Tail thought to be from Woking, recorded 1872, named for its curved stalk. Hannan Seedling raised by Mrs I Hannan of Walton-on-Thames in 1928, from a pip from an Australian apple. King of the Pippins / Reine de Reinettes (many more synonyms). Lady Isabel found on a compost heap by Mrs Reading of Guildford 1939.

Other Apples
Albury Park Nonsuch.

Pears
Onward.

Plums
Crimson Drop, Mitchelson’s.

This list was compiled using many sources including The New Book of Apples by Joan Morgan and Alison Richards (Ebury Press 2002).

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