Origin: in Shasta County, Calif., by H.A. Johnson, Jr. and H.E. Thomas. Plant patent 3001; 17 Nov. 1970; assigned to Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, Calif. The Strawberry Inst. of California. Selection L88.101 × Goldsmith. Tree: medium; vigorous; everbearing. Fruit: large, dropping in size during the season; irregular short wedge; large, conspicuous flower, anthers produce an abundance of pollen even under wet, cold, windy conditions; scarlet red surface and flesh color; skin firm enough for commercial shipment to eastern markets; dessert quality medium, strong acid taste with low sugar.
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