Origin: in Geneva, N.Y., by R.D. Way and R.C. Lamb, New York Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1974. Monroe × N.Y. 18491 (Macoun × Antonovka), cross made by R.C. Lamb in 1953, first fruited in 1960, selected by R.D. Way in 1961, tested as NY 161. Tree: vigorous; moderately productive, fruit borne mainly on spurs, bears annually, no overcropping; blooms early midseason, about 1 day after McIntosh, good pollenizer for other varieties; susceptible to apple scab and cedar apple rust, highly susceptible to fire blight. Fruit: medium size, 2 3/4 inches in diam.; oblate; skin very dark red, little striping, glossy; flesh creamy, semi-firm to firm, crisp, juicy, flavor subacid, eating quality good, somewhat resembles Jonathan; sunburn and watercore can be problems; does not drop badly after ripening; stores longer than most other early fall varieties; ripens about 11 Sept. in Geneva, 2 1/2 weeks before McIntosh; a dessert variety.
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