Apple similar to Spartan but with larger fruit, resistance to apple scab and longer storage life. Origin: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada, by S. Khanizadeh, Y. Groleau, A. Levasseur, O. Carisse, D. Rekika, J. DeEll, J. Privé, I. Alli, and H. Kemp. McIntosh × PRI 674; crossed 1971; selected 1974; tested as FAR 124-A56 and SJC7123-2. Tree: vigorous; upright to slightly spreading; fruits on spurs and shoots; very hardy in Quebec; resistant to apple scab. Fruit: medium-large, 7.5-8.0 cm diameter; globose, slightly ribbed, sometimes lopsided; dark red blush over green ground color, white flesh; little bloom; ripens 3-4 weeks after McIntosh, does not drop at maturity; flesh crisp, juicy, firm; flavor pleasant, aromatic, slightly tart.
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