Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by John H. Weinberger, U.S. Hort. Field Sta. Introd. in 1965. Kirkman Gem × (J.H. Hale × Rio Oso Gem); cross made in 1955; selected in 1958; tested as F110-28. Tree: vigorous, more so than Rio Oso Gem; productive; leaf glands reniform; petals large. Fruit: large; round; 20% to 30% bright blush over an attractive yellow, pubescence light; suture raised slightly; flesh yellow, firm, but melting, good texture and flavor, quality high, freestone; ripens 5 to 6 weeks after Rio Oso Gem, about 1 week before Merrill Fiesta, in early September at Fresno and about 1 Oct. at Beltsville, Md.
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