Origin: in Tehama County, Calif., by H.A. Johnson, Jr. and H.E. Thomas. Plant patent 2796; 13 Feb. 1968; assigned to Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, Calif. (The Strawberry Inst. of California Selection C72.26 = Cal. 677.10 × Cal. 752.46) × Goldsmith. Tree: smaller and more open than Lassen; dense; extensive root system; tolerant to verticillium wilt, susceptible to red stele, two-spotted mite, and powdery mildew. Fruit: large, dropping in size during the season, primary berries irregular wedge to conic, secondary and tertiary berries globose conic to conic; smooth, firm with high gloss; surface color carmine; firm and juicy.
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