Flowers are white and often abort before opening. Tubers are oblong, slightly flattened with shallow eyes. Tubers of this variety are characterized by a thin, smooth white skin. Under some conditions tubers are misshapen. Tuber conformation is best in cool growing conditions.
Specific gravity is medium high and cooking quality is good.
Dormancy is medium. It is very susceptible to Verticillium wilt and pinkeye and requires long rotations. Its popularity as a chipping variety has decreased as better storing, more consistent chipping varieties have been developed. Its susceptibility to Verticillium wilt and tuber greening and its tendency to produce misshapen tubers are major limitations for tablestock producers.