Malus domestica Baldwin
1913
Ellen Isham Schutt captured the Baldwin apple in exquisite detail in 1913, showcasing its blushing red-and-green skin alongside a cross-section that reveals a perfect star-shaped seed core. This wasn't just a pretty picture; Schutt was a powerhouse botanical illustrator for the USDA, creating thousands of watercolors to help farmers identify fruit varieties long before color photography was reliable. The handwritten notes at the bottom, dated September 1913, add a layer of scientific rigor to this beautiful study, documenting the specific specimen's journey from orchard to archive.
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