Fantazja (Phantasy)

Orig. in Skierniewice, Poland, by Aleksander Rejman, Warsaw Agr. Univ., Dept. of Pomology, Warszawa, Nowoursynowska 166, Poland. Introd. in 1960. McIntosh × Linda; cross made in 1944; selected in 1954, tested as D.I1.38. <b>Fruit:</b> similar to Empire in appearance; medium to large; roundish; skin very thin, smooth, with deep red blush; flesh yellow-cream, fine, very juicy, tart, quality good, flavor good; ripens after Gala in eastern U.S., just before Empire, keeps well in cold storage; recommended as a home garden and commercial variety for nearby markets. <b>Tree:</b> large, round; vigorous; hardy; very productive on MM 106; susceptible to scab; may be valuable for breeding purposes.