Midseason cranberry, with high yield potential. Origin: USDA-ARS selection from 1930-1950 breeding program, tested further at Univ. Washington, Long Beach, WA by K. Patten. Putative Aviator × McFarlin; introd. 2009. Tree: vigorous early growth and production; fine uprights with over 75% annual fruiting setting 2-3 berries/upright; little runner production after fruiting; fruit set 60%with a tendency for partial self-pollination; good tolerance to wet soils; flowering phenology similar to Stevens. Fruit: small, slightly over 1 g in WI and WA; shiny skin with little bloom; round; SS 7%, less than Stevens in WA; total anthocyanin content over 60% greater than Stevens in WI; consistently low field and storage rot; potential for dry-harvest fresh fruit market.
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