Origin: in Kentville, Nova Scotia, by D.L. Craig and L.E. Aalders, Canada Dept. Agr., Res. Sta. Introd. in 1972. Jerseybelle × Senga Sengana; cross made in 1963, selected in 1964, tested as K64-436. Tree: large; vigorous; productive; tolerant to leaf spot, mildew (in the Atlantic region); susceptible to mildew (British Columbia) and verticillium wilt at Vineland, Ontario, slightly susceptible to leaf scorch. Tested and suited to Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia). Fruit: size medium, globose conic; skin glossy, medium red; achenes yellow, level with surface; flesh medium red, medium firm, tender, flavor good; calyx separates easily; ripens late, 7 to 30 July; recommended for fresh fruit and processing.
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