Origin: in Cream Ridge, N.J., by S.A. Mehlenbacher, L.F. Hough, and C.H. Bailey, New Jersey Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1986. RR18-64 × CR3-135; pedigree includes Scout, McClure, Perfection, and Phelps. Cross made in 1970; selected in 1977; tested as NJA44. Tree: upright to spreading; unusually consistent copper; cold hardy in New Jersey. Blossom time early, 1 day before Veecot. Resistant to bacterial spot; moderately resistant to brown rot and skin cracking; Leucostoma cankers have not been observed. Fruit: medium; round; skin pale orange with no blush; flesh bright orange, sweet, juicy, soft, good quality, with distinctive cantaloupe aroma; usually freestone; ripens early, 2 weeks before Goldcot at Cream Ridge; for U-pick and roadside markets. Pit: medium; tan surface grainy; kernel bitter.
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