Origin: in Davis, Calif., by R.S. Bringhurst and Victor Voth, Agr. Expt. Sta., Univ. of California. Introd. in 1983. Plant patent 5267, 7 Aug. 1984; assigned to Regents, Univ. of California, Davis. Tufts × 69.62-103. Cross made in 1971; selected in 1972: tested as Cal 72.8-105 and CN12. Tree: semi-erect; more spreading than Hecker and about same size, but only 75% as large as standard Tioga; runner production good, comparable to Hecker; low chilling requirement, similar to Hecker; selffertile. Named for the late Fem Miller who was prominent in community affairs of Davis, Calif. Fruit: about as large as Tioga; medium conic to flat wedge; internally from solid throughout to slightly hollow; skin is slightly darker than Pajaro; flesh same color as skin with slightly lighter ring around the core; flesh as firm and durable as Tioga, Tufts, or Aiko; flavor excellent; early maturity; day-neutral variety, weather permitting can be made to fruit year-round, commencing about 3 months after planting; recommended for freshmarket, processing, and commercial usage.
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