Early ripening Haralson apple--Lautz cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of apple tree is provided which is believed to be a whole tree mutation or sport of the regular Haralson apple variety. The new variety is distinguished from the regular variety by the ability to form apples which (1) ripen earlier, (2) are more uniformly red in color with the absence of striping, (3) are resistant to russeting, and (4) are slightly sweeter in taste.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree which originated as a whole tree mutation of the Haralson apple variety, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its general similarity to the Haralson apple tree, but being distinct therefrom by the ability to form apples which (1) ripen earlier, (2) are more uniformly red in color with the absence of striping, (3) are resistant to russeting, and (4) are slightly sweeter in taste.