Origin: in Raleigh, N.C., by C.F. Williams, Agr. Expt. Sta. and Crops Res. Div., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. N.C. 237 × Md. S420-5, a complex hybrid involving several raspberry species; cross made in 1950; selected in 1953; introd. in 1968. Tree: moderate vigor; multiplies freely, thrives with high soil fertility and good drainage; under these conditions, plants need to be maintained in thin narrow rows or grown in the hill system; winter hardy. Highly resistant to leaf spot, powdery mildew, and cane spot. Fruit: medium size; symmetric and conic; light red, does not darken on maturity; firm; does not crumble; flavor slightly acid with good dessert quality, but color may be too light for frozen pack; ripens early, 2 to 3 days after Sunrise, also has substantial primocane fruit in early or mid-August.
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