Origin: in Blacksburg, Va., by G.D. Oberle, Virginia Agr. Expt. Sta., Virginia Polytech. Inst. & State Univ. Introd. in 1972. Veteran × Jerseyland. Cross made in 1951, first selected in 1954, tested as VPI 66. Tree: size average or above; spreading; vigor and hardiness average or above; productivity above average; flower small, nonshowy, self-fertile; leaf glands reniforrn. Fruit: size medium or above; round ovate; skin two-thirds bright medium; red over yellow ground color, pubescence light; flesh orange yellow, texture smooth, freestone; ripens early, 3 1/2 weeks before Elberta.