Origin: in Jackson Springs, N.C., by North Carolina Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1968. Raritan Rose × Redskin; cross made in 1955; first fruited in 1958; tested as N.C. 4640. Tree: vigor medium; productive; leaf glands reniform; flower small, nonshowy, self-fertile; chilling requirements and blooming date about the same as Elberta; moderately resistant to bacterial spot or equal to Redskin. Fruit: medium to large; round; skin covered with 60% to 70% bright red blush over yellow ground color; flesh bright orange-yellow, moderately resistant to browning, remains firm well after picking, texture fine with very little fiber, melting, flavor excellent, freestone; ripens 2 to 3 days later than Ranger.
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