Apple tree named `Belle Cox`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of apple tree called Belle Cox is a mutation of Bledisloe Cox's Orange Pippin variety, and is characterized by its fruit which has broad red stripes of 50-70% on a yellow-green background after ten weeks in cool storage. Belle Cox also blooms 5-7 days later than its parent, Cox's Orange Pippin (Bledisloe).

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree which is a mutation of the Bledisloe Cox's Orange Pippin variety, substantially as shown and described characterised by its striped red overcolour.