Origin: in Le Grand, Calif., by F.W. Anderson, Merced, Calif. Introd. in 1964 by L.E. Cooke Co., San Gabriel, Calif. Plant patent 2533; 8 June 1965; assigned to L.E. Cooke Co. F2 of (Flory × Red Grand nectarine); selected in 1962; tested as Anderson 9Hl5. Tree: genetically dwarf, averages 5 to 8 feet; internodes short; productive, bearing regularly; leaf large, 6 1/2 inches long, glands reniform; flower large, self-fruitful; suitable also as an ornamental. Fruit: size medium, averages about 2 1/4 inches in suture diam.; globose, uniform; skin bright red over yellow; flesh yellow, firm, melting, subacid to mild, very well-flavored, quality good; ripens evenly, about 3 weeks before Golden Glory; resembles Golden Glory and Rio Oso Gem.
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