Origin: in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, by Canada Dept. Agr., Res. Sta. Introd. in 1957. Valentine × Fairfax; cross made in 1948; selected in 1950; tested as Ottawa 483. Tree: virus free; has outyielded Howard 17 during the first 6 days of harvest season; yield equal to or greater than that of Howard 17 and Dunlap; plant vigor and runner production similar to Cavalier; somewhat susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Fruit: large, usually larger than Howard 17; skin glossy, darker than Cavalier but with acceptable appearance; flesh firm, darker than Cavalier and Redcoat, acidity low, flavor acceptable, quality higher than that of Cavalier, Guardsman and Redcoat; very good for dessert, good for processing frozen and as preserves; ripens in early midseason.
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