York Imperial

noun

1. an American variety of yellow or green apple with red stripes.

Example Sentences

The industry was built on the York Imperial and Golden Delicious, planted together for pollination and processing.

From Washington Post

Winesap 42 " Jonathan 41 " Missouri Pippin 40 " Gano 30 " York Imperial 18 " Genet 12 " Smith's Cider 8 " Maiden's Blush 5 " Grimes's Golden 3 " Willow Twig 3 " Huntsman 2 votes.

From Project Gutenberg

I intend to replace it with York Imperial.

From Project Gutenberg

In 1896 he set out, near Summit, Leavenworth county, 140 acres, making a total acreage of 620 acres of Ben Davis, 76 of Winesap, 409 of Missouri Pippin, 190 of Jonathan, 150 of York Imperial, 160 of Gano, 16 of Maiden's Blush, and 16 of Cooper's Early.

From Project Gutenberg

Apples when loose lose from $1 to $1.75 in value; a lot of 12—8 Winesap and 4 York Imperial, loose—were sold for 15s. 3d. or $3.80 per barrel; 43 Winesaps, loose, brought 14s. 9d. or $3.68.

From Project Gutenberg