Origin: in western Maryland by Henry W. Miller, Sr. of Paw Paw, W.Va. Introd. in 1938 by the Bountiful Ridge Nurseries, Princess Anne, Md. Parentage unknown; discovered growing on Warrior Mountain about 1929. Tree: vigorous; regular bearer; resembles McIntosh. Fruit: large; skin color fine, deep, dark red appearing in August well before the better known varieties develop a dark color; excellent carrying qualities, being fully as firm as Rome Beauty; table quality poor, being a bit tough and dry with poor flavor, much better when cooked.
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