Introd. to Florida from Cuba in 1931 by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Miami, Fla. This seedling race probably originated from Number 11 in the vicinity of Cienfuegos, Cuba. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, spreading, open canopy. Fruit: eating quality poor to fair. Shape: oval; base flattened; slender stem inserted squarely in a deep cavity; apex rounded, sometimes with a small lateral beak; surface smooth. Size: length 9.5-11 cm; breadth 7.5-8.5 cm; thickness 6-6.5 cm. Weight: 360-440 g. Skin: ground color greenish-yellow; pink blush; numerous small white dots; skin thin, tender, and easily separating. Flesh: soft, tender, and juicy orange flesh; flavor rich, aromatic, and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; abundant fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a polyembryonic seed filling 70% to 90% of the stone. Season: late May to June. Taste is quite pleasant, but there is an abundance of fiber; highly susceptible to anthracnose.
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