Strawberry plant `Santana`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant of the short-day type primarily characterized as the earliest fruiter of all California short-day varieties. The fruit is medium to short conic, slightly hollow internally with a firmness and durability about the same as 'Tufts', 'Tioga' and 'Aiko'. Fruit size is about the same as 'Tioga' and has a flavor comparable to most California varieties in use. The variety is suitable for both fresh and processing markets.

We claim: 
     
       1. The new and distinct variety of strawberry plant herein described and illustrated and identified by the characteristics enumerated above.