Origin: in South Coast Field Sta. Santa Ana, Calif., by Victor Voth and R.S. Bringhurst, Agr. Expt. Sta., Univ. of California, Davis. Introd. in 1983. Plant patent pending; to be assigned to Regents, Univ. of California, Davis. Douglas × 71.98-604 [Tufts × 69.7-101 (parent of Pajaro)]. Cross made in 1977; selected in 1979; tested as Cal 77.30-605 and later as C3. Tree: semi-erect; runner production better than Tioga; low chilling requirement, similar to Tioga or Tufts; self-fertile; performed well in winter and summer plantings in south and central coastal California. Named for the late Bob Parker of Lassen Canyon Nursery, Redding, Calif. Fruit: about the size of Douglas; long conic to long flat wedge; skin slightly darker than Tioga, glossy, and attractive; flesh very firm, more durable than Tioga, Tufts, or Aiko; flavor good; ripens later than Tufts, Tioga, and Douglas; recommended for fresh market and processing; a short-day type.
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