A selection from a cross between USDA X96-56 x Katahdin. It was released by Michigan and the USDA in 1956. It is high yielding and is grown primarily in Michigan with some production in the Northeast.
Plants are medium to large and upright.
Stems are large, thick and prominently angled. Nodes are somewhat swollen and reddish. Internodes are reddish, wings are prominent and extremely waved. Leaves are medium sized and green. Inflorescence is branched and flowers are pink.