Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by John M. Garabedian, Peach & Willow Farms. lntrod. in 1964. Plant patent 2419; 7 July 1964; assigned to Peach & Willow Farms. Chance seedling. Tree: size medium; medium vigor; leaf glands reniform; flowers large, bloom in midseason. Fruit: large, average 3 3/8 inches in suture diam.; globose; distinct deep suture at apex, cavity rounded, apex short and slightly depressed; skin yellow, highly blushed, medium thick, tenacious to flesh; flesh yellow, red next to pit, firm, slightly acid, distinct aroma, eating quality good; pit size medium, cling; ripens 3-4 weeks after Gold King; resembles Gold King.
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