Springtime

Orig. in Ontario, Calif., by Herbert C. Swim, Armstrong Nurseries. Introd. in 1953. Plant patent 1268; 20 Apr. 1954; (Luken's Honey o.p. × July Elberta) × Robin; selected in 1949. <b>Fruit:</b> ripens about 2 weeks earlier (late May to early June) than Robin, which it resembles; flesh white, semi-freestone. <b>Tree:</b> particularly suited for regions having a mild climate as it has a short winter chilling requirement; leaf glands globose; flowers medium to small, nonshowy, color pink.