Origin: in Shasta County, Calif., by H.A. Johnson, Jr. Plant patent 3274; 19 Dec. 1972; assigned to Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville. Strawberry Inst. of California (Selection L44.1 × Selection E2). Tree: everbearer; vigorous with ample chilling before planting; less tolerant to two-spotted mite than Goldsmith and same susceptibility to mildew as Goldsmith, thrip injury may cause bronzing of fruit. Fruit: main crop produces berries large in size; medium to short wedge; flesh and epidermis firm, calyx large; seeds exerted; good shipping quality; dessert quality good, sweeter than Goldsmith.
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