Origin: in Greenville, S.C., by Daniel M. Rivers. Introd. in 1968. Plant patent 2785; 2 Jan. 1968. Parentage unknown; chance seedling found growing under a tree named Jap Gold; discovered in 1958; first fruited in 1961. Tree: large, vigorous; very productive; flowers large, white. Fruit: resembles Burbank in shape, being distinguished by firmness of flesh, medium heavy skin with deep red color and deep burgundy color of flesh; excellent shipping qualities; eating quality excellent, juicy; clingstone; ripens middle of July; tolerant to rot.
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