Origin: in Muskogee, Okla., by J.V. McLemore. Introd. in 1968. Seed of Delicious planted in 1948; propagated in 1958 by Oklahoma State Univ.; released and named in 1969 by this university. Tree: medium spreading; vigorous; hardy; productive. Fruit: Delicious type; medium size; skin with a red blush, sometimes slightly striped; flesh yellowish, crisp, good flavor; dessert quality good, makes excellent pies, and shows good potential for commercial processing; has stored well in a refrigerator for 6 months; a summer apple.
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