A high-yielding, late-ripening, fresh-market strawberry with firm fruit. Origin: at Hort. Res. Inst. of Ontario, Simcoe, Canada, and Univ. of Guelph by A Dale, A.A Vandenberg, W.D. Evans, and J.A. Sullivan. V7705-3 (derived from Holiday, Midway, and Redglow) × GU66Q50 (derived from Catskill, Redcoat, Sparkle, and Guardsman); cross made by A Dale and W.D. Evans in 1984; selected by A Dale in 1986; tested as 225Cl; introd. in 1995. Canadian Plant Breeders Rights granted in 1994. Tree: vigorous; winter hardy. Low susceptibility to leaf spot and leaf scorch; susceptible to powdery mildew. Tolerant to herbicide sinbar. Fruit: large; bright, glossy external and slightly pale internal color; short cone shape; slightly softer than Governor Simcoe; uniform; good shelf life. Ripens late, with Governor Simcoe; calyx easy to remove; good flavor; fresh and processing.
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