Origin: in Harrow, Ont., Canada, by Gerald M. Weaver, Canada Dept. of Agr., Res. Sta. Introd. in 1969. Redskin × Sunhaven. Cross made in 1961, selected in 1964, tested as Harrow 430. Tree: size medium; upright-spreading; vigor medium; hardiness is greater than Redhaven; exceptionally productive; highly tolerant to bacterial spot Xanthomonas pruni; flower nonshowy, salmon; leaf glands globose; considerable dwarfing and early ripening obtained with propagation to Rutgers Red Leaf rootstock. Recommended for southwestern Ontario. Fruit: 2 1/2 inches in diam.; ovate; skin covered with 80% brilliant red blush over yellow ground cover, attractive; flesh yellow, some red at pit, firm, melting, quality good, freestone; ripens 18 Aug., 4 weeks before Elberta.
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