David Richard Small

US Patent:

PP70246, Sep 12, 1989

Filed:

Jul 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/220851

Inventors:

Harold A. Johnson - Watsonville CA
David W. Small - Ventura CA
Amado Q. Amorao - Watsonville CA
Joseph I. Espejo - Watsonville CA

Assignee:

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. - Watsonville CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

Plt 49

Abstract:

A new and distinct spring bearing variety of strawberry plant, characterized by its ability to produce a strong plant, but which remains in production consistently from April to October, if given adequate chilling before and after being planted. The variety is particularly distinguished by its consistently good flavor, large calyx, large smooth and attractive fruit, and heavy total production. Its long shelf life also becomes a distinctive character. The dark and glossy leaflets are characters that help identify this new variety.

US Patent:

PP71714, Feb 27, 1990

Filed:

Dec 29, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/291911

Inventors:

Harold A. Johnson - Watsonville CA
Thomas M. Sjulin - Watsonville CA
David W. Small - Ventura CA
Amado Q. Amorao - Watsonville CA
Joseph I. Espejo - Watsonville CA

Assignee:

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. - Watsonville CA

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

Plt 48

Abstract:

A new and distinct spring bearing variety of strawberry plant, characterized by its ability to produce large, glossy, dark crown crop berries during the early spring when given adequate chilling before being winter planted in southern California. It is distinguished by its consistently good shaped fruit that reflect an abundance of pollen production and uniformly fertilized pistil and achenes that develop. This crown crop fruit with its large calyx is borne on long thick pedicils. The plant is considered dark, and is vigorous only if given adequate chilling before being planted. This variety has the ability to continue cropping even in the summer, after the picking for the fresh market has been terminated.