Origin: in Excelsior, Minn., by Hort. Res. Center, Univ. of Minn. Introd. in 1969. Golden Delicious × Haralson. Cross made in 1935 and selected in 1947 by W.H. Alderman, tested as Minn. 1595, named and released by Cecil Stushnoff, both of the previously mentioned station. Tree: size medium, moderately open; vigor moderate; hardiness equal to Haralson; productivity moderate; susceptible to fire blight. Recommended for Minnesota and South Dakota where Golden Delicious is marginal. Fruit: medium to large; round-conic, irregular; skin yellow with a bronze blush, smooth, thick, tender, dots corky, stellate; flesh crisp, yellow, juicy, Golden Delicious flavor, excellent dessert quality; ripens 1 Oct., Haralson season; quality of Golden Delicious, but storage characteristics superior.
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