Origin: in Waterford, Calif., by Earl V. Goldsmith and Harold E. Thomas, Strawberry Inst. of California, Morgan HIll. Introd. in 1958. Plant patent 1735; 29 July 1958; by Earl V. Goldsmith, Margaret S. Goldsmith and Harold E. Thomas; Margaret S. Goldsmith assignor to the Strawberry Inst. of California; distribution restricted. Two Univ. of California selections were crossed: Cal. 638.45 × Cal. 469.5; a complex hybrid derived from U.S. 543, U.S. 634, New York 4626, Nich Oruner, Marshall, Banner, and Fendalcino; selected in 1950. Tree: small; moderately vigorous. Fruit: larger than Shasta, with a higher surface gloss; shape long wedge; flesh moderately red, flavor mildly subacid; variety for local and long-distance shipment; good for freezing; its long fruiting season normally starts later than Shasta.
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