Manitoba Spy

Orig. in Morden, Manitoba, Canada, by Canada Dept. Agr., Res. Sta. Introd. in 1931. Patten Greening o.p.; selected in 1927. <b>Fruit:</b> large; skin dull, dark red; flesh tender, juicy, somewhat coarse, flavor mild, sprightly, good for cooking; season November to February; resembles Northern Spy. <b>Tree:</b> upright spreading; hardy; vigorous; productive.