Origin: in Tauranga, New Zealand. Introd. in 1908; purchased, named and propagated by David Hay, David Hay & Sons Nurserymen; introd. into Australia shortly thereafter and into the U.S. in 1923 under P.I. 68353 by U.S. Plant Introduction Sta., Chico, Calif. Tree: good bearer; must be judiciously thinned; a very adaptable variety. Fruit: medium large; round-oblate; suture medium depth, halves almost equal; apex variable, may or may not terminate with a nipple; skin greenish-yellow, changing to deep yellow, very slight red wash in some localities, appearance good, pubescence scant; flesh deep yellow, no red at pit, firm, juicy, good flavor, quality excellent; pit relatively small, clingstone; season first 2 weeks in March in Southern Hemisphere; very suitable for canning.
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