Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Introd. in 1973. (Calmeria × 43-13N) × [(Cardinal × Sultanina) × 43-13S]. 43-13N and 43-13S selections have the parentage: (Red Malaga × Tifafihi Ahmer) × (Muscat of Alexandria × Sultanina); cross made in 1965; first fruited in 1968; selection made by J.H. Weinberger and F.N. Harmon; tested as F18-94 in cooperation with California State Univ., Fresno. Cluster: medium-large; usually not compact. Berry: medium; oval, but rounder than Thompson Seedless; skin white, tender; flesh seedless; flavor good; ripens 10-14 days before Thompson Seedless; recommended for raisins, which are slightly larger, plumper, meatier, and more attractive than Thompson Seedless. Tree: Fruit:
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