A raspberry with good flavor suited for fresh market. Origin: Agricultural Research Centre for Finland, Mikkeli, by P. Dalman, H. Hiirsalmi, T. Hieturanta, and M. Linna. Ottawa × (Malling Promise × Merva); cross made in 1973; tested as 73130021; introd. in 1997. Tree: relatively high yield; thick, sturdy canes with relatively few spines; moderately winter hardy. Susceptible to powdery mildew; has remained free of raspberry bushy dwarf virus. Fruit: medium size; somewhat glossy medium red; conic; firm; fairly difficult to harvest; good flavor; later ripening than standards Muskoka and Heisa but earlier than Ville.
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