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Line 12: \| subdivision = }} '''Melba''' is a [[Canada\|Canadian]] high quality cultivar of domesticated [[apple]], which was developed by the [[Central ~~Experiment~~Experimental Farm]], in [[Ottawa, Ontario]] by crossing a [[McIntosh (apple)\|McIntosh]] with a [[Liveland Raspberry apple]]. It has a yellow skin washed with crimson colour. Flesh is extremely white, firm and crisp. Flavor is sweet and sub-acid.<ref>[http://www.orangepippin.com/apples/melba Melba] at [[Orange Pippin]]</ref> This tree is very productive and can bear fruit at a young age, but has a [[biennial tendency]]. Early harvest. Need high skill gardening but highly rewarded.<ref>[http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pd_d4cc.html Backyard Gardener]</ref> It is mainly used for fresh eating.<ref>[http://www.saltspringapplecompany.com/Red-Melba.htm Salt Springs Apple]</ref>

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