Predating 1817, By 1826 it had entered the collection of London Horticultural Society, at Chiswick. It received high marks from apple experts for its most exceptional taste. Medium sized, oblong, regular and handsome. Fruit is medium or larger in size, greenish-yellow with patches and streaks of pale red to purple red, with brighter red near the sun, and oblong in shape. The flesh is yellow, very juicy, crisp, aromatic, and mildly subacid. The fruit ripens gradually on the tree over a period of at least four weeks. It also dries quite well. Must be picked when ripe or its peak flavor is lost. A good bearer and good on light soils. Tree is a weak grower and fireblight susceptible. This is an early blooming variety and matures late July to August.