Origin: in Kentville. Nova Scotia by D.L. Craig, L.E. Aalders and G.W. Bishop, Res. Sta. Agr. Can. Introd. in 1976. Tioga × K61-87 (Guardsman S1). Cross made in 1967; selected in 1968: tested as K68-108. Tree: productive; vigorous, upright petioles: leaves large, adequate runner production, slightly susceptible to powdery mildew; hardiness equal to those of Redcoat and Bounty. Fruit: large; globose conic, slightly necked, uniform; skin light to medium red, glossy; flesh firm. red throughout, mild, subacid, aromatic; flavor good; achenes yellow, level with surface; calyx removal somewhat difficult, pedicel brittle, picks easily; ripens mid to late, 3 to 4 days after Redcoat.
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