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Hargrand Apricots: This variety from Harrow, Ontario, was introduced in 1980. Trees bloom relatively early and heavy, but fruit ripens late. Yield averaged 87 pounds per tree and fruit weight was 1.7 to 2.1 ounces. The fruits had 10 to 40% of the surface covered with orange-red blush and small red spots. The suture was prominent at the stem end and some were cracked at the stem end. Fruits were fairly attractive and aromatic. The suture ratio was 1.0 and the length:diameter ratio was 1.02. The firm flesh was light orange, fairly dry, and sweet, and the flavor was good to excellent.