Origin: in Wapato, Wash., by Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Delp. Introd. in 1963. Plant patent 2365; 18 Feb. 1964; Ervin Delp and Julia M. Delp. Possibly J.H. Hale o.p.; however, this orchard also contained bearing trees of Candoka, Carmen, Golden Elberta, Golden Jubilee, and Slappey; discovered in 1954. Tree: large; vigorous; very productive; bears regularly; flower size medium; selffruitful; blooms with J.H. Hale. Fruit: medium-large; skin lightly pubescent, appearance excellent, deeply blushed on one side, golden yellow on other side, tough; flesh yellow, red around pit, firm, melting, juicy, tender, slightly acid, eating quality good; freestone, does not tend to split; keeps and ships well; very little preharvest drop; ripens 10 to 14 days before J.H. Hale, which it resembles.
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