Origin: in Experiment, Ga., by B.O. Fry, Georgia Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1959. USDA 266 × North Carolina 36; selected in 1951. Tree: very vigorous; trailing; semi-thornless; fruiting branches long, making for easy picking; appears to be partially resistant to anthracnose and leaf spot. Tested successfully in Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama; since Early June is tender to cold, it is recommended only for the southern half of the blackberry belt. Recommended for home gardens because of early maturity and fine fruit quality. Fruit: large; round; flesh jetblack, medium firm; flavor excellent, soluble solids high, acid enough for good jam, jelly, pies; ripens early, during 1-15 June at place of origin; clusters large.
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