Origin: in Frimley Park, Hastings, New Zealand, by Thos. Horton, Premier Nurseries. Introd. in 1916; in the U.S. in 1920 as P.I. 51171; in 1939 as P.I. 133515; and in 1940 as P.I. 139159. Bud mutation of Rome Beauty. Tree: moderately vigorous; pendulous; long pliant branches tend to run to blind wood; bad crotch angles cause breakage of fruiting arms; strong tip-bearing growth; difficult tree to train; susceptible to mildew, scab; produces heavily; slow to commence bearing if not properly pruned. Fruit: large, 2 3/4 × 3 1/4 inches in diam.; uniform; round; transverse outline round, slightly crowned, regular; basin smooth, shallow; stem long; skin fully red with a brilliant scarlet tone, thick; flesh pale tinged yellow, coarse, tender, juicy, subacid, bland, fair quality; hangs well on tree, allowing for long harvest period; storage excellent; ripens with Rome Beauty; resembles Rome Beauty in every respect except color.
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