Origin: at the Turner & Growers Mangere Res. Sta. near Auckland, New Zealand, by I.K. Lewis and M.W. Hall. 84-1-38 × 84-8-443 (these selections involve Hecker, Parajo, Fern, and Douglas in their derivations); cross made in 1986; selected in 1987; tested as 86-19-25 and later as T-42; introd. in 1993. Flower: self-fertile; usually ample pollen production, except in early part of season or after prolonged low light intensity conditions therefore, possibility of some malformed fruit. Tree: short-day type; peduncles semi-erect until fruit ripens; very good runner production. Fruit: large; firm; glossy; external and internal color lighter than Tioga, with lighter ring in the core region; long, smooth conic with primaries frequently wedged; some hollow centers; achenes bright yellow, at surface or slightly indented; early season; very good flavor; good shelf life; fresh-market use.
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