Origin: in Geneva, N.Y., by R.L. Andersen, J.P. Watson, and K.G. Livermore, New York State Agr. Expt. Sta. Oneida open-pollinated; selected in 1977; tested as NY 65.363.1; introd. in 1993. Tree: vigorous; spreading; self-thins, causing consistent cropping with large fruit. Self-fertile; pollinates most other European plums. Fruit: large, kidney-shaped, flat (cheek to cheek dimensions less than across suture), 40 mm cheek to cheek, 50 mm at broad point of suture, 60 mm long. Skin purple-red with green ground color until fully ripe; flesh amber-green, medium firm, good retention of adequate firmness in storage; flavor mild, fruity. Ripens with Stanley.
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