Origin: in Le Grand, Calif., by F.W. Anderson, Merced, Calif. Introd. in 1964. Plant patent 2418; 7 July 1964; by F.W. Anderson, assignor to L.E. Cooke Co., San Gabriel, Calif. (Late Le Grand nectarine × Flory Dwarf) F2; selected in 1960. Tree: genetically dwarf, averaging 6 to 8 feet tall; vigorous, spreading; productive, bears regularly; trunk stocky; leaf large, glands reniform; flower large, blooms in midseason, anthers red; self-fruitful; an attractive ornamental. Fruit: large, averaging 2 3/8 inches in diam.; globose to slightly oblate, uniform, symmetrical, suture distinct; skin thickness and texture medium, yellow, partially mottled orange-red, pubescence moderate; flesh yellow, red next to stone, soft, melting, subacid to mild, eating quality fair to good; ripens evenly; stone size medium, free, seed bitter; keeping quality medium; primarily for home use and local market; ripens during last week of August; resembles Golden Prolific nectarine, being a sibling of this variety.
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