1997 bud stages at UVM Horticultural Research Center

04/07/97 Redmax McIntosh/M.26--DORMANT

04/15/97 Redmax McIntosh/M.26--Still DORMANT?

04/23/97 Redmax McIntosh -- Silver Tip to Green Tip

04/30/97 Redmax McIntosh -- 1/4 to 1/2" Green w/ 'Mouse Ears'

05/05/97 Redmax McIntosh -- Early Tight Cluster

0513/97 -- Tight Cluster +

05/20/97 -- Late Pink

05/28/97 -- FULL BLOOM

06-03-97 -- 75-90% Petal Fall

06-19-97 -- King Fruit Size app. 15 mm.