Origin: in Mandan, N.D., by W.P. Baird, Northern Great Plains Field Sta. Introd. in 1957. Duchess of Oldenburg × Starking Delicious; selected in 1951; tested as Mandan 51-38; sibling of Garrison and Mandan. Tree: hardy; growth moderate; medium spreading. Fruit: medium to large, averaging about 3 1/2 per lb; slightly oblate; stem long; skin an attractive red, with carmine stripes and distinct tan dots; flesh firm, slightly tart, juicy, pleasant tasting, with some of the flavor of Delicious; very suitable for culinary purposes; matures 2 weeks before Delicious; best season of use is fall and early winter.
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