Origin: in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, by J.H. Kidd. Introd. in 1924. Delicious × Cox’s Orange Pippin. Tree: vigorous, stronger than Delicious; very productive, regular bearer; long stem allowing easy spray penetration, reducing need for fruit thinning; susceptible to European canker; best suited to warm climates and would be expected to perform well in Italy, south of France, and warmer states of the U.S. Russeting increases in areas susceptible to spring frosts. Fruit: medium to large; conical; skin greenish-yellow with red blush, thick; flesh cream, firm, crisp, juicy, sweet, aromatic, texture fine, quality good; stores well, but short shelf-life after removal from storage, susceptible to mealy breakdown; ripens before and coinciding with Jonathan; hangs well on tree and can be harvested over long period without fruit drop.
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