Origin: in Geneva, N.Y., by R.L. Andersen, J.P. Watson, and K.G. Livermore, New York State Agr. Expt. Sta. Iroquois × CA4A33L; selected in 1971; tested as NY 66.601.1; introd. in 1993. Tree: vigorous, moderately upright, with weeping laterals. Precocious and productive; consistent cropping; slightly self-fertile; effectively pollenized by Stanley, Polly, and Castleton. Fruit: large, 37.5 mm cheek to cheek, 40 mm at broadest point of suture, and 65 mm long; distinctive shape, pointed on both ends; skin dark purple-blue covered by waxy bloom. Flesh amber, smooth texture, similar in firmness to Stanley; freestone with excellent fresh and processed flavor and texture, sweet and aromatic. Ripens with Stanley, but larger and better quality.
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