Origin: in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., by F.A. Gilbert, Peninsular Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1969. USPP 3420; 1 Jan. 1974. N.J. 148849 × PRI 187-4; cross made in 1956; selected in 1963; tested as Wis. 1033-5. Tree: size medium; upright; spreading; vigorous; hardy; may have tendency to biennial bearing; moderate tolerance to scab and fire blight. Fruit: size above medium; ovate to oblong; skin washed red over 80% to 95%, smooth, waxy, glossy, bright; flesh white, juicy, fine-grained, quality very good, subacid, aromatic; a dessert variety; ripens early, 4 to 5 weeks ahead of McIntosh.
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