Origin: in College Station, Texas, by H.H. Brown and E.T. Graham, Texas A&M Univ. Introd. in 1977. F2 progeny of Brainerd × Brazos, backcrossed to Brazos in 1966. Selected in 1968; evaluated by T.E. Boswell, J.W. Worthington, and J.A. Lipe. Berry: firmer and better quality, with smaller seed size than Brazos; ripens same season as Brazos (mid-May); intended as companion or replacement of Brazos. Tree: similar to Brazos, except flower petals lavender instead of white; canes moderately upright, slightly more than Brazos; productivity equal to or better than Brazos. Recommended for south-central Texas; not recommended for southeastern Texas because of fungal disease or for northwestern Texas because of low winter temperatures. Should be treated with pesticides for insect, disease, and weed control. Fruit:
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