Origin: by breeding program at Res. Sta, Agr. Canada, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada; cross made by CJ. Bishop in 1950, selected by R.P. Longley in 1961, introduced in 1975 by A.O. Crowe. New York Red Spy × Macoun. Tested as C13-30-88. Tree: moderately vigorous, well-spurred, upright-spreading; annually productive. Has not had insect or disease problems in Nova Scotia, Canada, but not tested for actual resistances. Fruit: medium, 55 to 75 mm; shape roundconic, oblate; color almost completely washed or lightly striped with carmine to deep currant red on a pale greenish-yellow background; attractive; flesh creamy white, crisp, fine, juicy, exceptionally good texture; flavor subacid, mildly aromatic; eating quality very good to best; harvest time midseason, a few days after McIntosh; retains quality in storage; good shelf life.
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