Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by John M. Garabedian. Introd. in 1970. Plant patent 2963; 20 Jan. 1970; assigned to Peach & Willow Farms, Fresno. Late John Gee o. p. Tree: large, open-spreading, vase-shaped, vigorous; hardy; regular and productive bearer; flower large, showy, pink; leaf glands reniform. Fruit: 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diam.; unsymmetrical, round ovate; skin yellow, slightly mottled and streaked with red, pubescence moderate; flesh pale yellow, red next to stone and apex, flavor mellow, quality good, firm, freestone; good shipping quality; ripens early September, 1 week to 10 days later than Rio Oso Gem.
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