Origin: at South Haven, Mich., by Stanley Johnston, Michigan State Univ. Introd. in 1976 by R.L. Andersen, J.E. Moulton, T.M. Thomas, and H.J. Belter. [Redhaven × (Halehaven o.p.)] × Crosby; selected in 1965; tested as SH448. Tree: vigor medium; spreading; leaf glands globose. Flower buds hardier than those of Redhaven. Blossoms nonshowy. Slightly more tolerant than Redhaven to bacterial spot. Fruit: medium-small, requiring heavy thinning; round; skin brilliant 90% red-striped blush over bright yellow ground color; pubescence short; flesh clear yellow, semi-cling; few split pits; flavor superior for its season. Ripens with Garnet Beauty, 14 days before Redhaven.
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