Origin: in Leesburg, Fla., by L.H. Stover, Watermelon and Grape Investigations Lab., Florida Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1960. Florida 43-47 (open-pollinated selection of Vitis smalliana × Caco); cross made in 1950. Cluster: loose. Berry: skin uniformly blue with a light surface bloom; flesh spicy, slightly tart; ripens from late June to late July at Leesburg; adapted for fresh juice, pasteurized juice, jellies, preserves; when fully mature, distinctive from European dessert types; limited value for fresh market; excellent as a home-garden cultivar. Tree: Fruit:
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