Origin: in Auburn, Ala., by J.O. Norton, Auburn Nursery. Introd. in 1971. USPP 3040; 13 Apr. 1971. Limb mutation of Vance Delicious. Tree: semi-dwarf; abundant spurs; moderate vigor; roundish or spreading; tolerant to fire blight and cedar rust. Fruit: 3 1/4 inches in diam.; oblong, inclined to conic; skin pale yellow undercolor, highly covered with bright dark red, thin, moderately tough; flesh white, tinged with pale yellow, firm, moderately fine and juicy, sweet, highly flavored; ripens 15 July to 1 Aug., 2 to 3 weeks before parent; borne on spurs; recommended for home and commercial plantings.
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