Origin: in Merced, Calif., by Fred Anderson. Plant patent 4789; 10 Nov. 1981; to be assigned to Stark Bros. Nurseries, Louisiana, Mo. Introd. in 1980. Parentage unknown. Discovered and selected in 1970. Tree: miniature or genetic dwarf, brachytic growth; medium height 6 ft at maturity; productive in Midwest; slightly less hardy than Redhaven, more bud hardy than Loring. Fruit: size medium; skin 80% bright red, ground color yellow; flesh firm, yellow, quality fair to good; freestone; ripens 2 weeks before Loring.