Origin: in New Brunswick, N.J., by M.A. Blake, New Jersey Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1940. J.H. Hale × Delicious; cross made in 1925; tested as N.J. 98. Tree: vigorous, globular, very productive; flower large, showy, petals pink, self-fruitful, blooms with Elberta; leaf glands reniform; chilling requirement 850 h. Fruit: large; round, uniform; skin bright red on white ground, attractive, pubescence medium; flesh creamy white, red at pit, melting, moderately firm, fine texture, good quality, freestone; ripens 2 weeks before Elberta.
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