Origin: in Enfield, Minn., by Marion Hagerstrom. Introd. in 1949. Plant patent 993; 28 Nov. 1950; assignor of one-half to Carl R. Hagerstrom, Enfield. Wayzata × Fairfax; selected in 1940. Tree: everbearer; runners produced freely, but in some areas (e.g., eastern Canada) few develop; flower stems thick, generally upright; productive; hardy; resistant to leaf spot, leaf scorch; adapted to northern states. Fruit: large, larger than Wayzata but smaller than Fairfax; conical wedge, contour irregular; skin an attractive rich red, glossy; achenes conspicuous, flush with surface; flesh dark red, firm, juicy, mildly acid with a sweet, rich, tart flavor; good for dessert; keeps well; freezing quality good; resembles Fairfax.
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