Merton Knave

Orig. in Bayfordbury, Hertford, England, by A.G. Brown, John Innes Inst., Norwich, England. Introd. in 1973. Plant variety rights, Grant No. 593; 15 Dec. 1971; assigned to John Innes Inst. and NASO. Early Crimson × Laxton’s Epicure; cross made in 1948; tested as 4663. <b>Fruit:</b> 60 × 70 mm; round to slightly conical; skin pale greenish-yellow, two-thirds overlaid with bright red blush; flesh greenish-white, firm, crisp; flavor subacid, rich; ripens between Beauty of Bath and Worcester Pearrnain. <b>Tree:</b> bears annually; productivity good.