Origin: in New Brunswick, N.J., by M.A. Blake, New Jersey Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1932. Plant patent 31; 11 Oct. 1932; Maurice A. Blake, assignor to New Jersey Agr. Expt. Sta. J.H. Hale × Belle; cross made in 1922; tested as N.J. 63. Tree: vigorous, upright, very productive; blossom size medium, nonshowy, petals red; leaf with reniform glands; chilling requirement 750 h; self-fruitful. Fruit: large; round; uniform, apex slightly protruded; skin greenish-white to cream, overspread with red, pubescence short, fairly attractive; flesh white, red around pit, firm, melting, juicy, quality good; ripens with J.H. Hale; a midseason freestone for districts south of New Brunswick.
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