Origin: in Blacksburg, Va., by George D. Oberle, Virginia Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1963. Ideal × Redhaven; cross made in 1952; selected in 1955; tested as V.P.I. 54. Tree: vigor average; fruit buds set heavily; very tolerant to blossom-season frost; flower nonshowy, large, self-fruitful. Fruit: averages 2 5/8 inches in diam.; skin bright red over a bright orangeyellow ground color, very attractive; flesh orange-yellow, bright red next to pit, exceedingly firm, texture fine, free from stringiness; flavor mild and rich, quality considered as good as Redhaven; ripens 7 days before Elberta.
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