Origin: in Le Grand, Calif., by F.W. Anderson, Merced, Calif., Introd. in 1962. 2208; 8 Jan. 1963; assigned to Reedley Nursery, Reedley, Calif. Mission × (Nonpareil × Mission); tested as Anderson 17P450. Nut averages about 200 per lb; kernel averages 28 per oz; quality good; shell: hard, well-sealed; harvest period slightly later than that of Mission; resembles Nonpareil. Tree: blooms late, about 5 days after Mission and 10 days after Nonpareil; very productive; precocious bearer; interfruitful with Mission and Ruby. Fruit: