A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium). The following
features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded
on `Mahaleb` Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil
with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto,
Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as
pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty
consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous
upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 3.
Fruit with an attractive red blush over yellow-white skin. 4. Fruit with
good flavor and eating quality. 5. The ability of the fruit to remain
firm on the tree 6 to 7 days past maturity (shipping ripe). 6. Firm fruit
with good handling and shipping qualities.