Origin: in Calhoun, La., by John C. Taylor and P.L. Hawthorne, La. Agr. Expt. Sta., Louisiana State Univ. Introd. in 1973. Redskin × Southern Glow, cross made in 1961, selected in 1964, tested as L-61-242. Tree: large; upright; vigorous; very productive; flower dark rose, ample viable pollen; leaf glands globose, good resistance to bacteriosis (Xanthomonas pruni), moderately resistant to brown rot (Schlerotinia fructicola); chilling requirement 750 h below 45F; recommended for north Louisiana and areas of comparable growing conditions. Fruit: medium to large; round; skin yellow, washed red over 50% to 75%, pubescence short, attractive; flesh yellow with slight red near pit, firm, no split pits observed, freestone, quality good; ripens 3 weeks before Elberta in north Louisiana, with Keystone; for fresh market and canning.
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