Origin: in Davis, Calif., by H.P. Olmo, California Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1946. Scolokertek kiralynoje (P.I. 103996) × Sultanina marble (P.I. 98388); cross made in 1936; first fruited in 1940; tested as Calif. 1253F21; sibling of Delight. Cluster: large, 450 to 700 g; compact to very compact; requires heavy thinning of berries after set. Berry: spherical; seedless; skin white to yellowish, translucent, thin, very tender; flesh translucent, crisp, juicy; flavor mild but distinctive, low in sugar and acidity; very resistant to high-temperature scald; exceptionally good handling qualities for an early variety; ripens 1 month before Sultanina at Davis and 2-3 weeks earlier than Sultanina in the desert regions of southern California. Tree: Fruit:
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