Contains one set of 1 female plants and 1 male plant.
Discovered in the 1920's; introduced into cultivation in early 1930's; introduced into the United States as P.I. 112053 before being named in New Zealand and was called 'Chico' in California. Fruit is exceptionally large, broad-oval, with slightly flattened sides; skin light greenish-brown with dense, fine, silky hairs. Flesh light green; of superior flavor and fruit is of good keeping quality. Ripens in early May. Vine is moderately vigorous, blooms very late; is moderately prolific, partly because of scanty pollination and late-blooming males must be planted with it.