Origin: in Riverside, Calif., by J.W. Lesley, California Citrus Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1942. J.H. Hale × Columbiana-PeentoElberta hybrid; selected in 1935. Tree: vigorous; upright; produces well; leaf dark green, glands reniform; short chilling required. Originally introduced under the name Rosy, now supplanted by the name Prenda due to prior usage of the name Rosy for an established brand name. Fruit: medium to large; skin light cream, blushed on one side near stem end, smooth; flesh white, texture smooth, juicy, mild, sweet, pleasing aroma, freestone; ripens with Golden State; subject to preharvest drop in some localities.
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