Origin: near Glassboro, N.J., by J. Wilson Hughes, Broad Acres Fruit Farm. Parentage unknown. Introd. in 1979. Plant patent 4451; 21 Aug. 1979; assigned to Newark Nurseries. Tree: Fruit: large; skin bright red blush over strong yellow ground; smooth suture; flesh deep yellow, very firm, melting, pleasant aroma, excellent flavor. Ripens uniformly with or slightly later than Rio-Oso-Gem; excellent storage and shipping quality. Tree vigorous, spreading; very productive; moderate resistance to bacterial spot.
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