Origin: in Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand, in the garden of E.T. Wilson, by D.W. McKenzie, Fruit Research Division, New Zealand. Introd. in 1950. Bud mutation of Thorle Pippin; formerly listed as Variety 39. Tree: vigorous; spreading, pendulous; spur-bearing habit; long pliant fruiting arms; susceptible to apple scab; tolerant to mildew, woolly aphis; severe cracking at calyx end where spring frosts occur; regular and moderate producer, heavy for early variety. Fruit: medium, 2 × 2 3/4 inches in diam., variable; flat smooth; transverse outline round, not crowned, regular; basin smooth, very shallow with open eye; calyx markedly tomentose, extending onto basin and giving appearance of being dipped in white flour; stem medium length; skin greenish-yellow striped with crimson, thick; flesh greenish-white, crisp, tender, juicy, sour and sprightly, faintly aromatic, slightly astringent, quality fair; storage good; ripening with Close, requiring several pickings.
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