Origin: in Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada, by H.A. Daubeny, Canada Dept. of Agr., Res. Sta. Sumner × Carnival. Selected in 1961, tested as 59-17-61 and BC 202; introd. in 1969. Tree: moderately productive; moderately vigorous; abundant primocane production; floricanes, brown with purple overlay, are smooth, sturdy, and upright; winter hardy. Some root rot tolerance; susceptible to the North American aphid vector of the raspberry mosaic virus complex. Fruit: medium size; firm; bright medium red, attractive, does not darken on picking; easily removed from the receptacle; early ripening; mild flavor; good for freezing; some tolerance to Botrytis rot.
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