Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by Crops Res. Div., Agr. Res. Serv., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Introd. in 1968. Gold King selfed. Planted in 1959; first fruited and selected in 1962 by John H. Weinberger; tested as F113-87. Tree: vigor moderate, should be controlled to obtain good fruit color; productive; flowers large, self-fertile; leaf glands reniform; moderately low chilling requirement; recommended for areas of low rainfall. Fruit: large; ovate; skin attractive yellow with red blush; heavily shaded fruits do not attain satisfactory color; flesh yellow, firm, texture smooth, quality excellent, clingstone; has less growth-cracking than other varieties of same ripening time; ripens 3 weeks after Elberta and a few days earlier than September Grand; good shipping quality.
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