Origin: in Fort Valley, Ga., by V.E. Prince. of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. [(Fireglow × Hiley) × Fireglow] × Springtime. Introd. in 1980. First fruited in 1961; tested as FV9-239. Tree: vigorous, productive; susceptible to bacterial spot, but because of early maturity fruit usually escapes damage; chilling requirement 650 h; blossoms showy, large. self-fertile; leaf glands globose. Fruit: small to medium, round with slight tip; skin under color white with green tint, 70% covered with bright red blush at maturity, pubescence light; flesh white, firm but melting, texture medium, flavor good, semi-clingstone; ripens with Springold or 3 days after Springtime.
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