As has been said,small size is dominant to large size and here's just one example that Bill Jeffers bred to show how he got what he did.
The final variety was and is called Little Dixie, which is a cocktail meaning large red cherry.
The initial cross was between Brandywine, large and Pink, crossed with NAR, Neves Azorean Red, a large beefsteak type.
Then he made selections, got what he wanted and crossed that with a cherry, I assume a red cherry, he didn't specify which cherry.
Made selections again, and finally got what he wanted and when it was genetically stable, he named it Little Dixie and I love it.
Others that he bred well, two more where he didn't give all the specifics
Eva Ste. Wendell; Big Beef X Eva Purple Ball
Rosedale: maroon, clear skin flat beefsteak, is PL, has Cherokee Purple as part of the parentage.
Hope that helps,
Carolyn
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