Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by Crops Res. Serv., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Introd. in 1968. Rodeo × Kirkman Gem o.p.; cross made in 1958; selected in 1961 by John H. Weinberger; tested as F102-13. Tree: vigorous; productive, heavy cropping is desirable to prevent excessive fruit size; flower large, self-fertile; leaf glands reniform; tree blooms with standard varieties having a low chilling requirement. Fruit: large; round; suture and apex may be slightly raised; skin attractive yellow with one-fifth to one-half covered by a bright red blush, depending on tree vigor and shading, very light pubescence; flesh yellow, considerable red around pit, firm but melting, texture smooth, flavor good, freestone; suitable for fresh market and freezing; ripens about second week in September at Fresno, with Merrill Fiesta and 1 week later than Summerset.
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