Apple tree named `Silken`

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apple tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by its spur type moderately vigorous, productive, precocious and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the described conditions approximately the first week of September at Summerland British Columbia. The fruit is medium-sized, oblong to globose truncate in shape with translucent, ivory to soft yellow skin color, sweet in flavor, and has white, crisp, firm, and very juicy flesh. The variety was developed from a seeding from a controlled cross of the seed parent `Honeygold` and the pollen `Sunrise`.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree, originating from a controlled cross of `Honeygold`×`Sunrise` substantially as illustrated and described herein, which is most similar to `Golden Delicious` and characterized as to novelty by the ivory to pale yellow skin color, bright luster, oblong to globose conical and slightly truncate shape, distinct calyx lobing, and the unique combination of taste, texture and juiciness which are different from other dessert quality apples.