Origin: in Madison, Wis., by R.H. Roberts, Wisconsin Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1959. Wis. 214 × Wis. 6-2; selected in 1950; tested as Wis. 50-144; a selection from original crosses of Corvallis × Premier; Premier parent used was not identical to Howard 17, according to Roberts. Tree: hardy; produces few late season runners; vigorous; average susceptibility to leaf spot and leaf scorch. Fruit: medium to large; skin bright red, attractive; flesh orange red; good table and superior freezing qualities.
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