Origin: in Geneva, N.Y., by George L. Slate and John Watson, New York State Agr. Expt. Sta. Named and introd. in 1961. N.Y. 316 (Streamliner × Fairfax) × Red Rich [Wayzata (Rockhill) × Fairfax]; cross made in 1952; selected in 1954; tested as N.Y. 547. Tree: everbearing; vigorous; productive; height medium; runners thick with long internodes, production satisfactory under very good growing conditions when blossoms are removed; hill culture preferred; flower perfect, medium size. Recommended for home gardens and local use. Fruit: large, size somewhat smaller later in season; short wedge conic to round conic; skin dark red, glossy, attractive, tender; flesh red, medium firm, subacid, juicy, superior in quality; hull medium size, adheres firmly; ripens in late midseason, in June with lull period before recropping in fall, and continuing until frost.
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