Origin: in Vineland Sta., Ontario, Canada, by C.L. Ricketson. Guardsman × V6747R-6 (Veestar × NY 844); cross made in 1972; selected in 1974; tested as V7261-3; introd. in 1991 by A Dale, Hort. Res. Inst. of Ontario. Tree: high yielding; vigorous; adequate runners. Resistant to leaf scorch, leaf spot, and powdery mildew; moderately resistant to verticillium wilt. Fruit: moderately large; very firm flesh and firm skin; bright, medium-red external and red internal color; flavor moderately sweet; ripens midto late season; processing use, particularly as frozen product.
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