Origin: in Harrow, Ont., Canada, by G.M. Weaver and R.E.C. Layne, Canada Dept. of Agr., Res. Sta. Introd. in 1970 by the above station and the Univ. of Kentucky, Princeton, Ky. Redskin × Sunhaven. Cross made in 1961, selected in 1965, tested as H 2066. Tree: size medium, spreading; vigor moderate; very hardy, better than Redhaven; productive; tolerant to bacterial spot and brown rot; flower nonshowy, medium pink; leaf glands globose. Fruit: 2 1/2 inches in diam., oval to round; skin covered with 80% bright red on yellow ground color, attractive, very smooth; flesh bright yellow, nonbrowning, firm, freestone, quality good; ripens 3 days after Redhaven, hangs well.
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