Origin: in Excelsior, Minn., by Univ. of Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm. Named and introd. in 1923. Prunus salicina Satsuma × P. americana; cross made in 1911, selected about 1918; tested as Minn. 132. Tree: hardy; very productive; size medium; vigorous. Fruit: size medium; roundish oval; skin medium thick, rather tough, dark reddish-purple, bloom very heavy, dots many and conspicuous; flesh dark red, medium firm, medium juicy, sweet, slightly stringy, quality fair to good; stone broad, large semi-cling; good preserving quality; season early.
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