Possible parent of McIntosh. Small to medium fruit with beautiful red over cream skin. Name comes from its pure white flesh, occasionally stained crimson near the skin. Tender, spicy, aromatic, distinctive flavor. Excellent for cider, fresh eating and cooking. Fair to good storage. Very hardy, heavy bearing tree. Tends to biennial production. Requires pollination. Dislikes heavy soils. Scab susceptible. Excellent for home orchards. One of the few apples that can reproduce itself from seed. Zone 3-10. Ripens during September. Originated from French seed planted in Canada in late 1600s. Introduced to the US in 1739.