Origin: in Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand, on the property of a Mr. Quilard. Introd. there in 1921. Chance seedling of Prunus salicina type; discovered and propagated by Hayward Wright. Tree: Fruit: very large; round, symmetrical, apex slightly depressed; stem short, thick; skin smooth, purplish-red to dark purple with greenish dots and blue bloom, appearance excellent; flesh yellow, tinged red directly below skin, flavor fair; quality good; clingstone; season end of January into February in New Zealand. An important market variety.
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