Origin: in Durham, N.H., by A.F. Yeager and E.M. Meader, New Hampshire Agr. Expt. Sta. N.H. 7 × N.Y. 287 (a selection secured from George L. Slate, New York State Agr. Expt. Sta., Geneva); cross made by Yeager; selected in 1956 and tested as N.H. 56-2; introd. in 1964. Tree: produces crops continuously on highly productive branched primocanes until curtailed by frost; vigorous; upright; produces suckers freely; mowing of over-wintered canes recommended to eliminate hand pruning and as an aid to control diseases. Fruit: red; firm, good flavor; starts to ripen by midAugust at place of origin.