Origin: in Red Bluff, Calif., by Grant Merrill. Introd. in 1966. Plant patent 2676; 11 Oct. 1966; J.H. Hale × (Maxine × July Elberta) o.p.; selected in 1962; first fruited 1964; tested as Y-22E. Tree: large, upright, vigorous; regular and heavy bearer; leaf glands reniform; flowers salmon pink, small; blooms with July Elberta. Fruit: medium, averaging 2 5/8 inches in diam.; generally globose, frequently flattened toward base on one side, uniform; skin dark yellow with varying amounts of dark reddish-orange blush in stripes covering about 50% to 80% of surface, thick, medium tough; flesh brilliant yellow to vivid yellow, some dark reddish-orange near pit, moderately juicy, aromatic; stone generally free, sometimes adhering on less mature fruit; texture firm; flavor mild, delicate; eating quality good; keeping and shipping quality good; recommended for fresh market; ripens 2 to 3 weeks earlier than Carnival; resembles Carnival being distinguished therefrom by its smaller fruit, highly colored skin, firmer flesh; fruit can be harvested in one picking.
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