Origin: in Bakersfield, Calif., by Glen A. Moody. Introd. in 1964. Plant patent 2336; 31 Dec. 1963. Coronet mutation; discovered in 1960. Tree: vigorous; productive; bears regularly; blooms early; leaf glands reniform; flower size medium, pink. Fruit: size medium, uniform, averaging 2 3/4 inches in cheek diam.; ovate, nearly round; skin yellow, brightly blushed, some red striping; definite suture line white or light yellow; flesh yellow, with small pink areas, firm, melting, flavor mild, quality good, moderately juicy; freestone when fully ripe; ripens about 8 days before Coronet, which it resembles.
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