Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by Agr. Res. Serv., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA). Introd. in 1983. Armking o.p. Selected in 1979 by David W. Ramming, USDA; tested as P56-17. Tree: very productive, thinning necessary; vigor moderate; blossoms large, showy, self-fertile; leaf glands globose; Chilling requirement 650 h; blooms with Springcrest at Fresno. Fruit: matures in 65 days with average diam. of 2 1/4 to 2 3/8 inches, oval; skin has brief red blush over 70% to 90%; flesh yellow, firm, texture smooth, quality good.
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