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Rival Apricots: This variety is from Washington State University. Bloom time is mid-season and trees produce a heavy bloom. Harvest season is early and average yield was 70 pounds per tree. Average fruit weight was 1.7 to 1.9 ounces. The fruits have a solid glossy red blush over 30 to 70% of the surface with some small red speckles. The suture was smooth, the suture ratio was 1.05, and the length:diameter ratio was 1.07. Some years up to 5% of the fruits were split along the suture. Fruits were rated as very attractive. The firm flesh was fairly dry, fruits are aromatic, and the slightly tart flavor was rated good to very good.