Raised by Mrs Peasgood at Stamford, Lincolnshire, England from seed sown in about 1858. Said to be a Catshead cross. Received First Class Certificate from Royal Horticultural Society in 1872. Fruits are a little coarse textured, moderately juicy and a little sweet. A large culinary apple.
Bultitude J. (1983) Apples A Guide to the Identification of International Varieties. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
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- Pollination Group: PG3
- Uses: Cooking
- Harvest: March - April
- Features: Very large
