Origin: in Harrow, Ontario, Canada, by Richard E.C. Layne, Agr. Canada, Res. Sta. Introd. in 1977. [(Geneva × Naramata) × Morden 604] × NJA1 (Phelps × Perfection); cross made by L.F. Houch and C.H. Baile 1963; selected by Layne at Harrow in 1968; tested as H6301007 and HW401. Tree: large; upright to spreading; vigorous; cold hardy; tolerant to bacterial spot, brown rot and perennial canker (Leucostoma spp.). Recommended for fresh market in Ontario. Fruit: medium to large, 4.4 to 5.1 cm, roundish; skin orange with slight red blush on sun exposed side; flesh orange, firm, sweet, juicy, excellent flavor; usually freestone; ripens 16 July, 5 days before Goldcot; kernals sweet.
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