This is a second early apple with a distinctive taste. It is available from late August until late September.

History: the variety is believed to be a seedling from Devonshire Quarrenden and was raised by Mr Hale near Worcester. It was introduced in 1874 and received a First Class Certificate from the RHS in 1875

Appearance: the shape is conical. The skin is smooth and the green/yellow background colour is covered almost completely by a bright red top colour. The flesh is white in colour.

Eating Characteristics: the flavour is sweet with a strong aromatic scent and unique strawberry-like flavour. The flesh is coarse-textured, firm and crisp with good levels of juice.

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