Origin: in Harrow, Ontario, Canada, by Richard E.C. Layne, Agr. Canada, Res. Sta. Introd. in 1979. Rouge du Roussillon × NJA 2 (Morden 604 open-pollinated). Cross made by L.F. Hough and C.H. Bailey, Rutgers Univ., in 1963; selected by Layne at Harrow in 1969; tested as HW405. Tree: medium vigor; spreading; consistently productive; medium hardy like Veecot. Resistant to brown rot, perennial canker (Leucostoma spp.), skin cracking, and preharvest drop; moderately susceptible to bacterial spot. Recommended for fresh market in Ontario. Fruit: medium size; ovate, compressed sides; skin 60% glossy red blush on bright orange background, very attractive; flesh orange, very firm, moderately juicy, smooth texture; good flavor; freestone; ripens 24 July in Harrow, and with Veecot.
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