Origin: in Geneva, N.Y., by New York Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1968. Red Spy × Monroe. Cross made in 1944, selected in 1953, tested as NY 44408-5. Tree: uprightspreading, with tendency to droop due to terminal bearing; less vigorous than Red Spy; productivity comparable to McIntosh, bears annually. Fruit: large, 3 to 3 1/4 inches in diam.; somewhat flat at both ends; skin attractive bright, sometimes dark crimson, 90% to 100% red, an even washed blush with no striping; flesh firm, light yellow, subacid to slightly acid, eating quality very good; stores up to 3 months; has shown no bitter pit; recommended for processing and fresh markets; ripens with Northern Spy.
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