Origin: in Clarklake, Mich., by Floyd Avis. Introd. in 1962. USPP 2179; 2 Oct. 1962; assigned to Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co., Louisiana, Mo. Chance seedling discovered in 1948. Tree: very productive; medium large; hardy; regular bearing. Fruit: large, up to 3 1/2 inches in diam., 2 1/2 inches long; skin smooth, glossy, waxy; dots few but conspicuous, ground color yellow with a scarlet blush resembling that of Maiden Blush; flesh white with yellowish tint, firm, flavor mild, sprightly, no aroma, quality good; ripens during season of Maiden Blush and about 2 weeks before McIntosh; resembles McIntosh in size and shape.
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