Origin: in Visalia, Calif., by Clinton L. Hagler. Introd. in 1960. Plant patent 1935; 19 Apr. 1960. Bud mutation of Le Grand; discovered in 1953. Tree: leaves more crinkly than those of Le Grand, having a tendency to roll along the edges; flowers self-fruitful, showy, petal edges slightly ruffled. Fruit: large, up to 3 inches in diam.; skin ground color yellow overlaid with red to a full blush, more than average in toughness and thickness; flesh yellow with some red around pit, flavor very mild, aroma very slight, slightly tart, quality very good, clingstone; ripens about 10-14 days later than parent, about 7-10 days before Late Le Grand, or about 21 July for first picking for shipping at place of origin; good keeping and handling qualities; resembles Le Grand.
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