McIntosh (apple)
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The McIntosh, McIntosh Red, or colloquially the Mac, is a cultivated apple variety, designated the national apple of Canada. The fruit has red and green skin, a tart flavor, and tender white flesh, wh
McIntosh apples
A McIntosh that was illustrated in 1901
McIntosh apples on a tree
McIntosh apples on sale at the Jean-Talon Market in Montreal
Red Delicious
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Red Delicious is a variety of apple with a red exterior and sweet taste. Known as "the Reds" in the industry, this variety is the result of a chance seedling. It was first recognized in Madison County
McIntosh (apple)
…elsewhere. Offspring of the McIntosh include: the Macoun (with the Jersey Black), the Spartan, the Cortland (with the Ben Davis); the Empire (with the Red Delicious); the Jonamac, the Jersey Mac, the Lobo, the Melba, the Summered, the Tydeman's Red, and possibly the Paula Red. Apple trees were introduced to Canada…
Red delicious and cross section
Modern Red Delicious apples tend to be uniformly red. But selection for redder fruit resulted in loss of flavor.