Condit Monograph
Snowden. An unidentified variety found on the place of P. W. Snowden, Modesto, in 1922, and therefore named after him; other trees located at Escalon. Scions grafted in a Kadota tree at Fresno in 1924 bore fruit for many years; young trees bore large figs of excellent quality in 1953.
Tree vigorous; leaves above medium to large, mostly 3-lobed.
Breba crop none; main crop good. Figs large, up to 2-3/8 inches in diameter and 2-3/4 inches in length; average weight 93 grams; shape pyriform, body spherical; neck prominent, curved and somewhat flattened; stalk short; ribs elevated, fairly prominent; eye large, open; surface somewhat glossy, with delicate bloom; white flecks large, scattered, conspicuous; color lemon yellow, attractive; meat white; pulp amber. Flavor rich, sweet; quality excellent, both fresh and dried. Worthy of more extensive trial. Figs inclined to split in unfavorable weather.