Origin: in Geneva, N.Y., by G.L. Slate, New York State Agr. Expt. Sta. Marcy × Ranere; cross made in 1934; selected for second test in 1939; tested as N.Y. 17438; introd. in 1947. Tree: vigorous; winter hardy; productive. Fruit: medium size; bright red, attractive; firm; does not crumble; quality of the floricane fruit is only fair, but the primocane fruit is considered good quality; floricane fruit is as early as that of Indian Summer and June and about 5 days earlier than Newburgh; fall fruit matures 2 to 4 weeks before that of Indian Summer; tends to cling to the receptacle.
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