Origin: in New Brunswick, N.J., by M.A. Blake. New Jersey Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1938. J.H. Hale × N.J. 40 C.S.; cross made in 1923; tested as N.J. 82. Tree: very susceptible to bacteriosis; vigorous, spreading; leaf glands reniform; flower nonshowy, size medium, petals red, self-fruitful; chilling requirement of 750 h; fairly hardy. Fruit: medium to large; oval to round, ribbed, apex pointed; skin bright red over yellow, pubescence light, attractive; flesh yellow, red at pit, firm, melting, fine-textured, quality good; stone small to medium, free; ripens 16 days before Elberta.
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