Origin: in Mandan, N.D., by W.P. Baird, Northern Great Plains Field Sta. Introd. in 1957. Derived from seed (P.I. 65075) obtained in Manchuria by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Plant Introduction Section and sent to Mandan in 1925; selected in 1943; tested as Mandan 43-1. Tree: hardy, vigorous; medium spreading; main fault, as with all other apricot varieties tested at Mandan, is that fruit buds are subject to winter killing and late spring frost may injure flowers; hence, regular annual crops cannot be expected. Fruit: flesh golden yellow, medium firm, sweet, juicy, freestone, quality good both for fresh and culinary uses; usually matures 1 Aug.; size large for a Manchurian apricot, averaging about 22 per lb.
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