_Synonyms_: John May, Old Town Pippin, and Hubbardston.
A fine, large, early winter fruit, which originated in the town of
Hubbardston, Mass. The tree is a vigorous grower, forming a handsome
branching head, and bears very large crops. Young shoots dull, grayish
brown, slightly downy. It is worthy of extensive orchard culture. Fruit
large, roundish oblong, much narrowed near the eye. Skin smooth, striped
with splashes and irregular broken stripes of pale and bright red, which
nearly cover a yellowish ground. Calyx open. Stalk short, in a russeted
hollow. Flesh yellow, juicy, and tender, with an agreeable mingling of
sweetness and acidity in its flavor. Very good to best. October to
January.