A seedling of the Winesap, originated with Dr. J. Stayman, Leavenworth,
Kan. We give his description: "Tree very vigorous, open, irregular,
spreading. Wood very dark; dark heavy foliage. An early and very
abundant bearer. Tree much in appearance like the Winesap. Fruit hangs
well on the tree. Fruit medium to large, heavy, oblate conical, regular,
greenish yellow, mostly covered and indistinctly splashed, mixed and
striped with dark, dull red; dots medium, numerous, distinct gray. Stem
of medium length, slender. Cavity wide, deep, much russeted, extending,
regular. Calyx large, open, or half closed. Segments large, erect. Basin
rather narrow, abrupt, deep, furrowed. Core medium. Flesh yellow, firm,
tender, juicy, rich, mild subacid, aromatic. Quality best. Season
January to May."