Mann

Mann
Description
It originated as a chance seedling in the orchard of Judge Mooney of Granby (formerly called Deiltz), New York. Used as a substitute for Rhode Island Greening. Mr. Mann introduced it to Niagara County, and Elisha Moody of Lockport the Western New York Horticultural Society suggested it be named Mann. In 1905, not grown extensively in New York but was planted to a limited extent by commercial growers.
Flesh quality
moderately coarse, moderately juicy, at first very hard and firm but later becoming tender and somewhat crisp, subacid
Flesh color
yellow
Skin quality
moderately thick, tough
Skin color
brown-red blushed, green, yellow
Sizes
large, medium
Shape
round, ribbed, oblate, uniform, symmetrical, regular
Keeping quality
late-keeping
General quality
fair to good
Also known as
Deiltz
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