Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by Agr. Res. Serv., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Introd. in 1974 [Kirkman Gem × (J.H. Hale × Rio Oso Gem) × (Le Grand × Dripstone). Cross made in 1965, selected in 1968 by John H. Weinberger, tested as 51-20. Tree: moderately vigorous; productive; flower large, self-fertile, full bloom 6 days earlier than Springcrest, 9 days later than Desertgold; leaf glands reniform; chilling requirement 550 h. Fruit: large; round; skin bright yellow with two-thirds to three-fourths covered by bright red, attractive, pubescence light; flesh yellow, firm, texture smooth, flavor good, freestone; ripens in early July at Fresno.
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