Creamy, white flesh and crisp, juicy eating quality similar to old-fashioned Jonathan, with 100% Jonathan flavor and size.
USDA identification images for Ruby Jon
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 17 Sep 2011 MARYLAND/MONTGOMERY, United Statesi bought these apples at a farm stand in prince georges county Maryland. The apples may have been grown in Maryland or Pennsylvania. I agree with the description, but would add "tart". It is a perfect apple to eat as is.
Tree register
United States
- Nickschweitzer@Comcast.Net in Sparta, MICHIGAN (MI)
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Sport of Jonathan
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Ruby Jon:
United States
Illinois
- Lang's Orchard, Woodstock
Indiana
- Apple of His Eye, Anderson
- G. W. Stroh Orchards, Angola
- Wea Creek Orchard, Lafayette
Iowa
- The Big Apple Orchard, Mount Vernon
- Timeless Prairie Orchard, Winthrop
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
- Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery, Grand Rapids
Minnesota
- Sweetland Orchard, Webster
Missouri
- Centennial Farms, Augusta
New York
- Bellinger's Apple Orchard, Fultonville
- Indian Ladder Farms Inc., Altamont
North Carolina
- Justus Orchards, Hendersonville
Ohio
- Hidden Hills Orchard, Marietta
Oregon
- Beilke Family Farm, Brooks
Washington
- Tonnemaker Hill Farm, Royal City
Wisconsin
- Sutter's Ridge Orchard, Mt Horeb