Origin: in Corvallis, Ore., by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Oregon and Washington Agr. Expt. Stations. Introd. in 1975. OR-US 2414 × Vale, cross made in 1958 and selected in 1960 by George F. Waldo, tested as OR-US 2785. Tree: vigorous; generally upright, possibility of mechanical harvest, although fruit may be too soft; produces runners freely, averages yield 6.8 tons per acre at Corvallis; greater winter hardiness than Northwest and Hood but not as good as Cheam or Shuksan; more field tolerance of red stele than Northwest and equal to Hood, more resistance to powdery mildew than Northwest and equal to Hood, not as field tolerant of viruses as Northwest but better than Hood. Recommended for southern Washington, Willamette Valley, and southern Oregon. Fruit: large, holds size well through season; conic to round conic; skin medium bright red, medium-tender, slightly raised yellow seeds; flesh red, medium-firm, fresh flavor excellent; calyx more easily removed than Northwest and less so than Hood; ripens mid-season to late; a fresh market and home garden variety, as frozen product similar to Hood and not as good as Northwest because of lighter color and lower texture rating though flavor good to very good, satisfactory preserves.
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