A variety of dual-purpose green apple with a dull, reddish-brown flush raised in Paris, Ontario by Charles Arnold around 1820 as a cross between Northern Spy and Wagener. It was introduced into Europe and was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit in 1898. It is slightly sour when eaten and cooks to a purée. This late-season variety is harvested from late October in South-East England and is at is best from November to April.
