Raised: In about 1949 by Mr Drummer, on an Essex fruit farm, named 'Thurston August' but renamed
Discovery in 1962
Parents: Worcester Permain x Beauty of
Bath probably
Fruit: Fruits
have firm, fine-textured, juicy flesh with a fairly sweet and pleasant flavour.
Bright red flush. Crisp and juicy with a hint of strawberry. Disease resistant.
Does not keep
Picking Time: Mid August
Eating Season: August does not keep
Pollination Group: B
Stock Available: 1year old, MM106, bare-root
2 year old MM106 potted