Origin: in Reedley, Calif., by Nickolai J. Friesen. Not introd., no trees sold. Plant patent 3273; 19 Dec. 1972. Fortyniner mutation, discovered in 1961. Tree: size and vigor medium; productivity regular and heavy; flower deep purplish pink, blooms early, with Fortyniner. Fruit: about 2 1/2 inch diam.; generally globose, uniform; skin yellow, spotted with red, medium thick; flesh bright yellow, generally firm, fine, flavor sweet, quality excellent, freestone; can be harvested in two pickings; ripens 7 to 10 days before Fortyniner, 15 July, hangs well; for local and distant fresh market, keeping and shipping qualities excellent.
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