Origin: in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, by Agriculture Canada, Res. Sta. Introd. in 1971. Spartan × Prog. 565 [Ill. 5 (Fanny × Jefferis) × PRI 27-435 (Wealthy × R12740-7A)]. Cross made in 1956 by L.E. Aalders, pollen supplied by D.F. Dayton, Univ. of Illinois; tested as Pn6-16. Tree: spreading; vigor and productivity moderate; regular bearer; resistant to scab. Fruit: size medium; round, regular; skin pale greenish-yellow, striped or blushed medium red, dots inconspicuous, moderately thin, fairly smooth; flesh creamy white, moderately fine, firm, crisp, moderately juicy, flavor subacid, pleasant; ripens about with Cortland, which it most nearly resembles, but is slightly smaller and duller in color; keeps well; recommended for home gardens.
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