Origin: in Blacksburg, Va., by George D. Oberle, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. Introd. in 1967. V.P.I. 22N × V.P.I. 41N. V.P.I. 22N is derived from Muir's Seedling, a nectarine introduced from New Zealand, and V.P.I. 41N is derived from the cross (Newboy × Golden Jubilee). Cross made in 1952; first fruited in 1955; selected in 1956; released by above institution in 1967. Tree: vigor average; hardiness above average; heavy producer of fruit buds; flowers large, showy, self-fruitful; leaf glands weakly reniform. Fruit: average 2 1/4 inches in diam.; skin nearly solid bright red with smooth finish, very attractive; flesh white with attractive pink adjacent to pit cavity, firmness above average, texture good, flavor mild, quality good, freestone; ripens 10 days before Elberta.
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