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Orig. in St. Paul, Minn., by C. Stushnoff, S. Munson, L.B. Hertz, W. Gray, and D.K. Wildung, Univ. of Minnesota. Introd. in 1978. Mantet × Oriole; cross made in 1949; selected in 1959; tested as MN 1639. <b>Fruit:</b> medium, 65 mm in diam.; skin 80% to 100% attractive bright red, glossy finish; round; flesh texture crisp, juicy, flavor moderately acid, sprightly, aromatic; ripens in early to midseason; very long storage, long shelf life under Minnesota conditions but not in Washington. <b>Tree:</b> moderately vigorous, round spreading; fully hardy, no cold injury following -40 °C; productive and precocious; no premature fruit drop; susceptible to apple scab, highly susceptible to fire blight.