Origin: in Davis, Calif., by H.P. Olmo, California Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1947. Scolokertek kiralynoje (P.I. 103996) × Sultanina marble (P.I. 98388); cross made in 1936; first fruited in 1940; tested as Calif. 1220F21; sibling of Perlette. Cluster: large, 400-600 g; well-filled to compact; conical; shouldered. Berry: slightly larger than Sultanina (Thompson Seedless); uniform; oval; skin thick, dark greenish-yellow, lenticels very prominent, resistant to injury; flesh firm; flavor distinct; seedless; ripens early, just after Perlette; resembles Sultanina, but ripens 10 days earlier, shatters less, and in most localities has a slight muscat flavor; sometimes astringent; suitable for table and raisin use. Tree: Fruit:
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