(Early ripening)

(Imperial White, Parry’s White, Superior White, White Wax, White Imperial)

Noted as being from William Parry of Parry’s Ponoma Nurseries, Cinnaminson, New Jersy; recorded in 1869.

Medium in size though sometimes large. Flesh white, quite firm, fine textured, crisp, tender, juicy, subacid, good quality for desert or market use. Comes into bearing young and is an annual cropper, yielding good to very heavy crops. Ripens over a long period of time - August – October. Makes a very smooth applesauce.

Discovered in the gold mining town of Grass Valley, California.