Orig. in Davis, Calif. by R.S. Bringhurst and Victor Voth, Agr. Expt. Sta., Univ. of California. Introd. in 1983. Plant patented (plant patent 4481), assigned to Regents, Univ. of California, Davis. Douglas × Cal 72.361-105 = C55. Cross made in 1977; selected in 1979; tested as Cal 77.32-103 and C24. <b>Fruit:</b> larger than Tioga; long conic to long flat wedge; skin glossy and attractive, resembles Pajaro; flesh same color as the skin throughout, firm; higher ascorbic acid content than Tioga, Tufts. or Douglas, but lower than Pajaro and Aiko; flavor excellent; recommended for fresh market and processing; short-day type; ripens early. <b>Plant:</b> semi-erect, about same size as Tioga: self-fertile; performed well in winter and summer plantings in south and central coastal California. Runner production excellent, better than Tioga. Named for the late William Henry Chandler, former Chairman of the Dept. of Pomology, Univ. of California, Davis.