A disease-resistant strawberry with excellent fruit quality; adapted to midAtlantic and adjacent states. Earliglow × Atlas; cross made by A.D. Draper in 1977; selected in 1979 by G.J. Galletta and A.D. Draper; tested as MDUS 4923; introd. in 1994 by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Beltsville, Md.; Ohio Agr. Res. and Development Center, Ohio State Univ.; and New Jersey Agr. Expt. Sta., Rutgers Univ. Origin: Tree: productive in matted rows or hill culture in either light or heavy soils; vigorous; abundant runners. Resistant to five races of red stele root rot causal organism; resistant to most leaf and stem diseases. Fruit: large; firm; symmetrical; good color; early midseason ripening; some rot resistance; withstands handling, adapted to shipping; good flavor with outstanding aroma.
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