A high-quality, very late-ripening, floricane-fruiting raspberry suited to both fresh and processing markets. Origin: Corvallis, Ore., by C.E. Finn, F.J. Lawrence, B.C. Strik, and B. Yorey, USDA-ARS, Oregon. State Univ., Washington State Univ. and Idaho State Univ. Cross of Lewis × ORUS 520-48 (ORUS 1586 × ORUS 1655); selected in 1985; introd. in 1999; tested as ORUS 958-48. Tree: very high yields; vigorous but not excessively so; produces moderate numbers of canes with medium thickness; adapted to mechanical harvest. Susceptible to common strain of raspberry bushy dwarf virus; no particular susceptibility to diseases such as Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi; grey mold (Botrytis cinerea) seldom a problem, probably due to late ripening rather than resistance. Fruit: medium to large, similar to Chilliwack; bright red; excellent firmness, shape, flavor and texture when eaten fresh; late ripening, 4 days after Tulameen; high percentage (80%) of IQF (individually quick frozen) quality fruit; reported to store and ship well.
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