Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by Thomas A. Campagne, Kingsburg, Calif. Introd. in 1966. Plant patent 2674; 4 Oct. 1966. Bud mutation of Santa Rosa. Tree: similar to Santa Rosa; more productive than Santa Rosa; bears regularly; flower similar in size to Santa Rosa but light pink in color; good resistance to disease. Fruit: 2 inches in diam., uniform, round; stem length 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch, reducing fruit drop; skin deeper red than Santa Rosa, smooth, stronger than Santa Rosa; flesh deep yellow, juicy; aroma and texture similar to Santa Rosa; flavor more delicate than Santa Rosa; eating quality excellent; keeping quality very good; shipping quality good; freestone; without fibers; ripens evenly, mid-May, 1 to 2 weeks earlier than Burmosa, 3 to 4 weeks earlier than Santa Rosa; recommended for eating, shipping, and canning.
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